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Climate in Minorca (Balearic Islands)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Climate chart - Minorca
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.
Owing to the north wind ("Tramontana") 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.

At the Mahón Airport, the average temperature ranges from 11 °C (52 °F) in January and February to 25.5 °C (78 °F) in August.

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. However, the difference is generally noticeable especially in autumn, when the rains are sometimes abundant, and in winter, when there are periods when it rains often.

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 periods, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F).
Occasionally, snow may even fall. Snowfalls are more abundant in the hill that is located inside the island, Monte Toro, 358 meters (1,175 feet) high, but even the coasts can be covered with snow. Snowfalls that whitened the island occurred for example in February 1956, February 1983, January 1985, February 1996, January 2005, February 2010 and February 2012.
However, frosts are rare, and on the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to 1/2 °C (34/36 °F). The coldest record is -2.5 °C (27.5 °F), recorded in January 1985. More recently, the temperature dropped to -1 °C (30 °F) in February 2010.
The following map shows how the Tramontana wind reaches the island from the Rhone valley (in France this wind is called Mistral).

Tramontana in Minorca

Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny, with very rare rains. Some periods are more pleasant, while others are hotter and more sultry.
Typically, the temperature reaches 35/36 °C (95/97 °F) on the hottest days of the year. In July 1983, it reached 39.5 °C (103 °F), and more recently, in August 2017, it reached 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).

Beach in Minorca

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.

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.

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.

Minorca - Climate data


In Minorca, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 10.9 °C, that of the warmest month (August) is of 25.6 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Minorca - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
Temperatures (°C)
MonthMinMaxMean
January7.814.411.1
February7.414.410.9
March8.816.312.6
April10.918.614.8
May1422.218.1
June17.926.522.2
July20.929.325.1
August21.629.725.6
September1926.522.8
October16.222.919.5
November11.818.315
December915.512.2
Year13.821.317.5

Precipitation amounts to 605 millimeters per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 5 millimeters in the driest month (July) to 100 millimeters in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
Minorca - Average precipitation
MonthRain (mm)Days
January607
February506
March507
April457
May305
June152
July51
August252
September605
October1008
November858
December808
Year60566

The sea temperature ranges from 14 °C in February, March to 25 °C in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Minorca - Sea temperature
MonthTemperatures (°C)
January15
February14
March14
April15
May17
June21
July24
August25
September24
October22
November19">
December16
Year18.9

There are on average around 2635 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Minorca - Sunshine hours
MonthAverageTotal
January4.5145
February5145
March6.5200
April7.5220
May8.5270
June10.5310
July11345
August10310
September7.5225
October6185
November4.5140
December4130
Year7.22635

Minorca - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


January is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.1 °C, with a minimum of 7.8 °C and a maximum of 14.4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C. However, it dropped to -1 °C in January 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C. However, it reached 21.2 °C in January 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


February, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10.9 °C, with a minimum of 7.4 °C and a maximum of 14.4 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C. However, it dropped to -1.1 °C in February 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C. However, it reached 21.2 °C in February 2020.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.5 kph.
Sea iconThe 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 12.6 °C, with a minimum of 8.8 °C and a maximum of 16.3 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C. However, it dropped to 0.1 °C in March 2005.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C. However, it reached 27.2 °C in March 2001.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 50 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 14 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.


April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C, with a minimum of 10.9 °C and a maximum of 18.6 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C. However, it dropped to 2.8 °C in April 2019.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C. However, it reached 27.7 °C in April 2012.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 15 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.1 °C, with a minimum of 14 °C and a maximum of 22.2 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C. However, it dropped to 5.4 °C in May 2019.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C. However, it reached 31 °C in May 1999.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 30 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
Sun iconThere are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14.6 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 17 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.


June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C, with a minimum of 17.9 °C and a maximum of 26.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C. However, it dropped to 10.7 °C in June 2010.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C. However, it reached 34 °C in June 2001.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 15 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of 14.1 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 21 °C. Therefore, the sea is cool for swimming.


July is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 25.1 °C, with a minimum of 20.9 °C and a maximum of 29.3 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 14.6 °C in July 2002.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 36.1 °C in July 2003.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to only 5 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
Sun iconThere are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 76% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of 13.5 kph.
Sea iconThe 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 month. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C, with a minimum of 21.6 °C and a maximum of 29.7 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 13.6 °C in August 1999.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C. However, it reached 37.7 °C in August 2017.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 25 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of 13.4 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 25 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.


September is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C, with a minimum of 19 °C and a maximum of 26.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C. However, it dropped to 10.4 °C in September 2007.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C. However, it reached 34.2 °C in September 2016.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 60 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 13.6 kph.
Sea iconThe 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 19.5 °C, with a minimum of 16.2 °C and a maximum of 22.9 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C. However, it dropped to 7.6 °C in October 1997.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C. However, it reached 30.1 °C in October 2016.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 14.6 kph.
Sea iconThe 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 °C, with a minimum of 11.8 °C and a maximum of 18.3 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C. However, it dropped to 3 °C in November 2013.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C. However, it reached 25.4 °C in November 2013.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 85 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 55 minutes.
Sun iconThere are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 16.3 kph.
Sea iconThe 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 12.2 °C, with a minimum of 9 °C and a maximum of 15.5 °C.
Cold thermometer iconOn the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C. However, it dropped to 1.4 °C in December 2001.
Warm thermometer iconOn the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C. However, it reached 21.4 °C in December 2018.
Rain iconPrecipitation amounts to 80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Sun iconThere are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of 15.7 kph.
Sea iconThe average sea temperature is of 16 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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