Mild Christmas Weather in Mallorca – Aemet Predicts Double-Digit Temperatures

Mild Christmas Weather in Mallorca – Aemet Predicts Double-Digit Temperatures

The Spanish weather service Aemet expects comparatively mild conditions for the Christmas days in Mallorca. During the day the mercury should hover around 16 to 17 degrees, while nights could drop to about 8 degrees. Continuous heavy rain is not forecast; isolated showers remain possible.

If you stroll along the Paseo Marítimo in Palma on a calm afternoon, you now more often hear the clinking of coffee cups and the distant murmur of market stalls in Santa Catalina instead of the howl of wind. The palms move gently, and boats rock quietly in the harbor. This image fits a winter that does not call for heavy coats and crunchy frost, but rather a second spring where a jacket replaces a parka.

Aemet also takes stock of the autumn across the Balearics: the season was overall warmer than usual. Notable are 29 nights classified as "tropical nights," in which the temperature did not fall below 20 degrees even in the early morning hours. In contrast there was a single cold snap: on November 22 Campos recorded a low of minus 1.9 degrees — a rare but measurable outlier.

The milder climate has clear advantages for everyday life and tourism on the island. Craftsmen working outdoors can extend their hours, and restaurateurs fill terraces with blankets and heaters instead of facing empty chairs. Residents of places like Sóller or Alaró use the sunny afternoons for walks in the Serra de Tramuntana without immediately reaching for gloves. Even the promenade at Cala Major appears more inviting these days than in a grey, windy December.

That does not mean the situation should be underestimated. Isolated showers can make local roads slippery, and cooler conditions are to be expected at higher elevations in the Tramuntana. A quick check of the mooring line before departure, careful steps on wet stairs, and carrying a light rain jacket are simple everyday tips that won’t spoil the island’s comfort.

The coming days are ideal for excursion ideas: an early sunrise over the bay of Palma, a leisurely coffee at the Plaça Major, or a short detour to the vineyards in the west of the island where the vines are now resting. Even hiking routes that are usually avoided in winter can be tackled moderately at these temperatures — provided you stay alert to local weather warnings.

The outlook for the holidays: no extreme winter outbreak, a comfortably tempered island routine, and enough sun so that village Christmas lights don’t have to battle only with gusts of wind. For many Mallorcans and visitors this means a quieter, more uncomplicated celebration — sweaters, boots and good spirits instead of heavy winter coats and road salt.

One last note: Aemet remains the reference for short-term changes. Anyone planning concrete activities — whether a boat trip, a visit to the Tramuntana mountains or a market visit in Campos — should check the Aemet website shortly before departure. That way the island mood stays intact, whether a light shower passes by or the sun hangs around an hour longer.

Simple house rules for mild holidays

• Bring a jacket instead of relying on full winter gear. • Shoes with some tread for wet spots. • Always check Aemet before boat trips. • Pay attention to local advice in mountain villages.

If you walk through Palma in the morning now, you smell oranges, hear street sweepers and see vans delivering the last Christmas orders. This is the version of Christmas in Mallorca many appreciate: local, a bit relaxed, and with weather that makes walks possible.