Palma in April pairs 20.4°C afternoons with 11 sunshine hours, and La Seu is the month’s clearest draw. Palau de l'Almudaina and Castell de Sant Carles are best seen before May’s warmer pace.
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Month intelligence
Palma in April ranks #4 of 12 Palma months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, wetter, and similar for sunshine. The strongest benchmark is February, which sits 1 points higher mostly because this month gives you more bright hours.
City rank
#4 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-1 pts
against February
City baseline
-2.7C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-2.7C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
+2.7 mm / +1.3 days
wetter than the usual city month
Sunshine
+0.5 h
sunshine sits near the city average
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Best for
First-time visitors who want La Seu with strong daylight and fewer April complications than May’s busier feel.
Travelers who like mixing outdoor landmarks and museums, because Castell de Sant Carles, Museu de Mallorca, and Gran Hotel CaixaForum all fit the same month well.
People comparing Palma with March or May, because April sits between cooler nights and the later-season lift in activity.
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Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 20.4C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 11.7C |
| Monthly rainfall | 47.5 mm |
| Rainy days | 8.4 days |
| Humidity | 69.3% |
| Average sunshine | 11 h |
How The Month Feels
April in Palma moves between La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina, with 11 sunshine hours keeping the city bright well into the afternoon. The pace feels most alive around the cathedral side of the old center.
What To Lock In Early
Reserve La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina first, then lock in Gran Hotel CaixaForum if you want a weather backup. Leave the timing of Castell de Sant Carles and Museu de Mallorca open until you see the day’s forecast.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book La Seu timed entry before you arrive if you want a midday visit without queue stress.
Plan cue
Reserve Gran Hotel CaixaForum for a rainy-afternoon slot and keep Castell de Sant Carles for clear mornings.
Plan cue
Plan Palau de l'Almudaina for the first half of the day, then move to Museu de Mallorca if clouds roll in.
Practical trip tips
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Compare nearby options when you want the same month but a slightly better mix of weather, price, and crowd pressure.
Quick answers
Yes. This is one of the easier months to say yes to if you want a broadly comfortable city break.
Expect around 20.4°C by day and 11.7°C at night, with 47.5 mm of rain across roughly 8.4 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 20.4°C, dropping to about 11.7°C at night.
Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and one warmer piece for evenings.
Usually yes when weather, price pressure, or crowd dynamics are less predictable. It works better with one anchor booking and room to adjust the rest of the day.
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Climate data: Open-Meteo historical averages. Crowd and price signals: seasonal demand model based on population data and tourism patterns. TripTimi score is an indicative index, not a travel recommendation.