Palma Cathedral
Palma Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Palma, Spain, featuring Gothic architecture. It is dedicated to Mary and is one of the 102 sights in Spain listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, such as July or August, when daily highs reach 28 °C and rainfall is low. For cooler weather with more rain, consider visiting in November, when daily highs are around 17 °C and there are about 11 rainy days. The site is 8 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport and 549 km from Madrid. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to Bellver Castle, located 2.5 km away.
Adult tickets cost €10 and concession tickets are €8. The cathedral is wheelchair accessible. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:15 from April to October, and from 10:00 to 15:15 from November to March. On Saturdays, it is open from 10:00 to 14:15.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is November, with about 72 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 41 | 34 | 50 | 37 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 59 | 71 | 72 | 67 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
