Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca in August
August weather, activities, events & insider tips
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August Weather in Palma de Mallorca
Temperature, rainfall and humidity at a glance
87°F (31°C)
High Temp
75°F (24°C)
Low Temp
0.8 inches (20 mm)
Rainfall
70%
Humidity
Is August Right for You?
Weigh the advantages and considerations before booking
Advantages
- + In August the water sits at 26°C (79°F), warm enough to dive straight in without the sharp intake of breath you suffer in May or October.
- + The Festa de la Mare de Déu d'Agost (August 15) turns Palma's old town into a three-day street party. Live orchestras fill Plaça Major and strangers challenge each other to dance-offs in pocket-sized squares you won't find on any map.
- + Hotel rates tumble 25-30% after August 20th once Spanish families pack up. Yet the weather remains flawless right through the end of the month.
- + The sea lies flat enough for the glass-bottom boats to make the run to Cabrera island, a trip that gets scrubbed half the time in spring when swell rolls in.
Considerations
- − August 1-15 is peak Spanish holiday season, expect 45-minute waits for tables at Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo ice cream parlour and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds along the Paseo Maritimo.
- − Temperatures climb to 31°C (88°F) by 11 AM and refuse to budge until sunset, heat that keeps the cathedral's sandstone walls glowing long past midnight.
- − Most traditional restaurants bolt their doors for two weeks around August 15 when Mallorcan families bolt for their village homes, call ahead or you'll be stuck eating tourist paella.
Best Activities in August
Top things to do during your visit
Palma de Mallorca in August is heat and late nights. Thick, warm air carries salt from the harbor and charcoal from evening grills. Locals retreat to shaded courtyards all afternoon. They emerge after dark, when the old town's stone streets echo with laughter. The Festa de la Mare de Déu d'Agost transforms the historic core for three days. Paper lanterns hang between balconies. You will hear the brassy blast of a *colla* band. You can taste midnight paella shared with strangers at long tables. The contemporary art scene takes over the following week for Nit de l'Art. Galleries stay open past midnight, filled with the clink of glasses and artist talks. Weather is reliably hot and mostly dry. Evenings feel balmy, good for staying outside. This mix of tradition and modern culture defines Palma de Mallorca in August.
3 Hours E-Bike Tour in Palma
adventureA sea breeze cools your skin as you climb hills that would daunt a standard bicycle. This tour weaves through the quiet backstreets of El Terreno. It follows the Paseo Marítimo, where superyachts gleam in the sun. You will feel spray from the fountain near the cathedral. An e-bike's freedom lets you cover more ground in one morning. You will see manicured parks and historic fortifications.
It is the easiest way to grasp the large geography of Palma de Mallorca. The ride connects its maritime pulse with its wooded uplands.
Insider tip: Book the earliest morning slot. You will pedal in the coolest part of the day and have the coastal paths nearly to yourself.
"Cala Millor & Sa Coma: TOP Buggy Tours, your mega experience!"
guided_experienceA buggy's roar drowns out all but the crunch of gravel under tires. You will feel dust on your skin and sun on your shoulders. Navigate dirt tracks through aromatic scrubland. You will emerge at cliff-top viewpoints above the electric blue waters of Cala Millor. This is a visceral contrast to Palma de Mallorca's refined atmosphere.
It delivers a pure dose of the island's rugged interior and dramatic coastline. Standard cars cannot access these areas.
Insider tip: Wear clothes you do not mind getting dusty. Bring a bandana to cover your nose and mouth on the dry trails.
Explore Mallorca in Your Own Formula One Car
otherThe only sounds are your engine's scream and the hiss of tires on asphalt. This experience is a concentrated burst of speed and precision. It is a world away from the relaxed island pace. Yet it captures a modern thrill that fits Palma de Mallorca's luxury offerings.
It offers the singular sensation of controlling a raw, open-wheel race car on a professional circuit. You rarely find this in holiday destinations.
Insider tip: Choose an evening session. The track temperature drops slightly, offering better grip and a more comfortable cockpit.
Mallorca Midday or Sunset Sailing with Light Snacks and Open Bar
cruiseFeel the cool spray as the boat heels into the wind. On a sunset voyage, watch the sky over Palma de Mallorca turn from blue to deep orange. The city's skyline softens into silhouettes while you sip local wine. Salty almonds and crisp cava on deck define the Mediterranean ideal.
It provides a transformative view of Palma de Mallorca's well-known skyline from the water. The city appears silent and majestic.
Insider tip: Pick the sunset tour for the most dramatic views and softer light. Book well in advance, as these slots fill first.
Cala des Moro & Hidden Coves Paddleboard Snorkel Tour
adventureEnter coves where the only sounds are your board dipping and distant gulls. You will smell dry pine trees clinging to the cliffs. Glide into the famous Cala des Moro. Its water is a shocking, almost unreal shade of turquoise. It feels cool and refreshing on a hot day. This tour accesses the island's most photographed corners from the quietest point.
It allows intimate, muscle-powered access to secluded coastal gems. These are the places Mallorca postcards are made of, far from roads and crowds.
Insider tip: Apply waterproof sunscreen thoroughly before departure. The water's reflection intensifies the sun dramatically.
Food Tasting Walking Tour in Palma with a Local
foodTaste warm, flaky *ensaimadas* dusted with powdered sugar. The tour winds through food markets smelling of ripe fish and earthy truffles. It stops at a standing-room-only tapas bar for garlicky prawns and sharp, local vermouth. This is a direct line to the authentic flavors that sustain life in Palma de Mallorca. It avoids restaurant menus designed for visitors.
This walk connects Palma de Mallorca's historic architecture with its living culinary culture. Simply eating at restaurants cannot do this.
Insider tip: Come very hungry and skip breakfast. Portions across multiple stops are substantial and make a full meal.
This month: The route may change during the Festa de la Mare de Déu d'Agost (August 14-16). Some market stalls and shops in the old town close for the festivities.
Where to Stay in Palma de Mallorca in August
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for August travellers.
August Events & Festivals
What's happening during your visit
August 14-16
Festa de la Mare de Déu d'Agost
Palma's biggest street party erupts August 14-16, turning the entire old town into an open-air dance floor. Locals lay long tables in Plaça Cort for midnight paella feasts, brass bands weave through narrow lanes at 2 AM, and the cathedral hosts an 11 PM candlelight mass that floods into Plaza Almoina. The real magic hides in smaller squares, stumble onto impromptu jazz in Plaça de la Reina or traditional ball de bot in Plaça Santa Eulalia.
Mid-August
Nit de l'Art
One Thursday night mid-August (usually the third week), Palma's art galleries stay open until 2 AM with free wine and artist talks. The trail runs from Santa Catalina's studios through La Lonja's commercial spaces to the contemporary rooms near Parc de la Mar. It's the only night locals queue for gallery openings instead of just walking past.
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Insider Knowledge
Skip the cruise-ship parade on the main boulevard and slip away from Jaime III shopping street for a 15-minute wander through the tight lanes that lead to the cathedral. Along the way you'll duck past three bakeries that pull trays of ensaïmada from the ovens at 3 PM, still warm, still fragrant.
In August, locals sit down to dinner at 10 PM. That leaves the restaurants that court tourists packed at 7 PM and empty at 9:30 PM, walk straight in to the best tables without a reservation.
The city bus to Bellver Castle departs every 20 minutes. Yet most visitors never notice it. Ride it and you spare yourself the 30-minute climb in 31°C (88°F) heat.
After 11 AM, hotel pools overflow with day-trippers who've bought pool passes. Locals swim at 8 AM, when the water is still cool and the loungers are still free.
Avoid These Mistakes
Reserve a table at 8 PM and you'll dine almost alone with fellow visitors while Palma residents are still stretched out on the sand.
Sightseeing between 2 PM and 5 PM is punishing. The 2 PM heat is why siesta exists.
Stay by the beach and the bus crawl into Palma for dinner eats 45 minutes in August traffic. Old-town hotels put every restaurant and bar within an easy walk.
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