Mallorca is a coastal area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea, with 24 tracked beaches. The sea here ranges from about 14°C in the coolest month to 26°C at the summer peak, with roughly 5 months a year sitting above 20°C — the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit. Use the beach list below to check the current sea temperature at each spot before you head out.
Mallorca
24 tracked beaches in Mallorca, Spain, with live Mediterranean Sea temperatures.
Best time to swim in Mallorca
The sea in Mallorca peaks in August, when the water averages around 26°C.
The main swimming season runs from June – October, when surface temperatures stay comfortable for extended sessions.
On average, 5 months a year sit above 20°C — the threshold most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Shoulder months like May and November are noticeably cooler but often quieter, with fewer crowds and steadier weather.
Outside peak season the water drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable.
The coldest month is typically February at around 14°C, when cold-water swimmers dominate the coast.
Mallorca sea temperature history
Long-term climatology for Mallorca shows an annual mean sea temperature of 19°C, ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C at the summer peak.
The seasonal swing is roughly 12°C between the coldest and warmest month — a useful yardstick when comparing years or checking whether the current sea is running above or below average.
Recent decades have trended slightly warmer at Mallorca, in line with regional sea-surface temperature records for the wider basin.
Monthly averages below are drawn from multi-decadal climatology and are updated as new observations arrive.
Values are area averages; individual beaches vary by exposure and depth.
Mallorca sea temperature: frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month to swim in Mallorca?
August is the warmest month in Mallorca, when the sea averages about 26°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.
When is the sea coldest in Mallorca?
The coldest month in Mallorca is typically February, when the water averages around 14°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.
When can you swim in Mallorca without a wetsuit?
The main swimming season in Mallorca runs from June – October — about 5 months a year when the sea sits above 20°C, the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do I need a wetsuit in Mallorca?
Outside peak summer the water in Mallorca drops toward 16°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable. In peak months most swimmers go without.
What is the average sea temperature in Mallorca?
The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Mallorca is about 19°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.
How do I check the current sea temperature in Mallorca?
The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Mallorca, updated hourly from marine buoy and satellite data. The 7-day forecast covers water, air, waves, wind and UV for the week ahead.
Beaches in the Mallorca
Ranked by current live sea temperature.
- 1Cala BonaSon Servera, Spain24.7°C
- 2Sa CalobraEscorca, Spain24.6°C
- 3Cala FornellsCalvià, Spain24.6°C
- 4Es TrencCampos, Spain24.4°C
- 5Cala MillorSon Servera, Spain24.3°C
- 6Cala AnguilaManacor, Spain24.3°C
- 7Cala VarquesManacor, Spain24.2°C
- 8Cala DeiàDeià, Spain24.1°C
- 9Cala SantanyíSantanyí, Spain24.1°C
- 10Cala MajorPalma, Spain24.1°C
- 11Cala MesquidaCapdepera, Spain24.0°C
- 12Formentor BeachPollença, Spain24.0°C
- 13Cala Ratjada Son MollCapdepera, Spain24.0°C
- 14Cala MondragóSantanyí, Spain23.9°C
- 15Cala BlavaLlucmajor, Spain23.7°C
- 16Cala FigueraSantanyí, Spain23.6°C
- 17Playa de PalmaPalma, Spain23.6°C
- 18Illetes PlayaCalvià, Spain23.6°C
- 19Cala d'OrSantanyí, Spain23.5°C
- 20Cala TuentEscorca, Spain23.5°C
- 21Cala DomingosManacor, Spain23.4°C
- 22Cala AgullaCapdepera, Spain23.3°C
- 23Cala LlombardsSantanyí, Spain23.3°C
- 24Cala Sant VicençPollença, Spain23.3°C
Swimming in the Mallorca — FAQ
How warm is the sea in the Mallorca in September?
The Mediterranean Sea off the Mallorca averages about 24.0°C in September, based on long-term monthly averages for this coast.
When is the best time to swim in the Mallorca?
The Mallorca is warmest in August (around 26.0°C) and coldest in February (around 14.0°C). There are typically 4 months a year when the water sits above 22°C.
What is the average yearly sea temperature in the Mallorca?
Across all twelve months, the sea in the Mallorca averages about 19.2°C.
Do you need a wetsuit to swim in the Mallorca?
In peak season (around August, ~26.0°C) most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit. Outside summer, when the water drops toward 14.0°C, a 3/2mm to 5/4mm wetsuit is recommended.
