The climate of Minorca (or Menorca), the north-easternmost of the Balearic Islands, is Mediterranean, with mild, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers, which are a bit sultry but tempered by sea breezes.
The average temperature ranges from 11 °C (52 °F) in January and February to 25 °C (77 °F) in August.
Here are the average temperatures at the Mahón Airport.

Rainfall amounts to about 600 millimeters (23.5 in) per year, and follows the Mediterranean pattern, so it's more common in autumn and winter, it gradually decreases during spring, and reaches a minimum in summer, when it seldom rains. Menorca is the rainiest of the Balearics, although the difference is generally noticeable especially in autumn, when the rains are sometimes abundant.
Here is the average precipitation.

Owing to the north wind that blows from France, Minorca is pretty windy, especially from October to April. Actually, since it lies directly to the south of the Gulf of Lion, it is the windiest of the Balearic Islands. On the other hand, in summer, sea breezes blow, but they are welcome because they make the heat more bearable.

Winter, from December to February, is mild, with many sunny days, but also with periods of rain and wind. It rarely gets very cold, however, there can sometimes be cold and windy days, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F), which can be followed by cold nights, with lows around freezing (0 °C or 32 °F).

Summer, from June to mid-September, is typically Mediterranean, that is, hot and sunny, with rare thundershowers. At times, there can be some heat waves, especially in July or August, with highs about 35/38 °C (95/100 °F).

The amount of sunshine in Menorca is not very good in winter, when Atlantic or Mediterranean depressions pass quite often, however, there is a moderate amount of sunny days also in this period. Spring is a sunny season, especially in May; the sunniest period is from June to August, when clear skies are the norm. In September, the first Atlantic disturbances occur, so, the sun in autumn is not always guaranteed. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.



The sea in Menorca is warm enough for swimming from July to September, when it reaches or exceeds 24 °C (75 °F), while in June and October, it is quite cool. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Menorca for a beach holiday is the 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 periods of bad weather may occur. May and June are sunny months, but the sea is still a bit cool, especially in May, when it is actually cold, and sometimes, cold and windy days can still occur.

April and May are suitable months to visit the island and its cities, while in summer, it can sometimes be too hot for hiking, especially in July and August. In October and November, the temperatures are mild, but the days are shorter and the weather can be rainy and windy.