The climate of Ibiza, belonging to the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands, is typically
In the interior of the island, there are hills that reach up to 382 meters (1,253 feet) above sea level.
, especially from October to April, however, being the westernmost one, Ibiza is the most sheltered from the north wind that blows from France, together with the nearby small island of Formentera. In summer, sea breezes blow, but they are welcome because they make the heat more bearable.
ranges from 12 °C (53.5 °F) in January and February to 26.5 °C (79.5 °F) in August.
is not abundant, since it amounts to 450 millimeters (17.7 inches) per year, and follows the Mediterranean pattern, so it is more common in autumn and winter, it gradually decreases during spring, and reaches a minimum in summer, when it almost never rains.
, from December to February, is mild, with many sunny days, but also with periods of rain and wind.
Very cold days are rare, however, on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature generally drops to 1/2 °C (34/36 °F). Frosts are very rare, however, the temperature dropped to -3 °C (26.5 °F) in February 1956, to -2 °C (28.5 °F) in February 1965, and to -1 °C (30 °F) in January 1985 and January 2005.
in Ibiza is very rare, and it is rarer than in Mallorca and Menorca, since, as we have mentioned, it is more sheltered from the cold air that can come down from the Rhone valley (France). In 1956, considered "the year of snow" in Spain and elsewhere, the island was completely whitened by several centimeters of snow, but later, only light snowfalls were seen, in February 1983, January 1985, January 2005 and February 2012.
, from June to mid-September, is typically Mediterranean, ie hot and sunny, with very rare rains. During the day, the sea breeze gives some relief, but nights are sultry.
On average, the temperature exceeds 30 °C (86 °F) for forty days a year, but it hardly ever exceeds 35 °C (95 °F). However, on the hottest days of the year, it can reach 34/35 °C (93/95 °F).
The heat record is 38.5 °C (101.5 °F), recorded in early September 2016 (but the hottest months are almost always July and August).
in Ibiza is not very good in winter, when Atlantic or Mediterranean depressions can affect the island, however, there is a moderate amount of sunny days even in this period. The sunniest period is from May to August, when clear skies are the norm. In September, the first Atlantic disturbances occur, so in autumn the sun does not always shine.
is warm enough for swimming from July to September, while in June and October, it is cool.
to go to Ibiza for a beach holiday is summer, from June to mid-September. The water temperature is comfortable enough from July to September, although in September, which overall is still a good month (especially in the first half), the first rainy days may occur. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is even a little cold.
April and May are suitable months for visiting the island and its cities. In October and November, the temperatures are mild, but the days are shorter and the weather can be rainy and windy.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
15.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.2 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.9 °C, with a minimum of
7.8 °C and a maximum of
16 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.8 °C in February 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
23.5 °C in February 2000.
Precipitation amounts to
30 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
14 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.6 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
17.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in March 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
26.5 °C in March 2001.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
20 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
4.9 °C in April 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
27.8 °C in April 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.8 °C, with a minimum of
14.6 °C and a maximum of
23.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.3 °C in May 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
31 °C in May 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
June is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
22.8 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
11.6 °C in June 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
36.5 °C in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
15 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
July is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25.6 °C, with a minimum of
21.5 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18 °C. However, it dropped to
15.9 °C in July 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
36.6 °C in July 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only
5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
22.4 °C and a maximum of
30.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
18.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15 °C in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
19.8 °C and a maximum of
27.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
12.1 °C in September 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
38.4 °C in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
24 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.3 °C and a maximum of
24 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11 °C. However, it dropped to
6.8 °C in October 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
22 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.8 °C, with a minimum of
12 °C and a maximum of
19.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
2.4 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.4 °C in November 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
55 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.9 °C, with a minimum of
9 °C and a maximum of
16.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
1.1 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
23.8 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.