Palma

City in Spain

Palma
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Palma is a city in Spain with a population of 434,786 in 2025. It is located 549 km from Madrid. Visitors come to see landmarks such as Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle.

What to see

The city features notable architectural sites for visitors to explore. Key points of interest include Palma Cathedral and Bellver Castle.

When to go

Daily high temperatures range from 13 °C in January and February to 28 °C in July and August. Lows range from 10 °C in the winter months to 23 °C in July and August. Rain varies throughout the year, with the lowest rainfall in July at 6 mm over about 2 days and the highest in November at 72 mm over about 11 days.

Getting there

The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport, located 8 km away in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Top sights in Palma

  1. Palma CathedralPalma Cathedral
  2. Bellver CastleBellver Castle

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C131315172125282825221714
Average low, °C101011131620232321181412
Rainfall, mm51413450371362159717267
Rainy days768775251210118

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Palma (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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