Palma in December pairs La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina with 16.6°C days and 7.2 rainy days. Gran Hotel CaixaForum gives you a strong indoor fallback when the light softens.
La Seu
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Month intelligence
Palma in December ranks #10 of 12 Palma months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is cooler, drier, and less sunny. The strongest benchmark is February, which sits 6 points higher mostly because the weather, cost, and pace balance is a little cleaner there.
City rank
#10 of 12
by TripTimi score across all months
Vs best month
-6 pts
against February
City baseline
-6.4C
daytime temperature difference
Temperature
-6.4C
cooler than the city average
Rain pattern
-11.3 mm / +0.1 days
drier than the usual city month
Sunshine
-2.7 h
fewer bright hours than usual
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Best for
Architecture-focused visitors who want La Seu in daylight and Gran Hotel CaixaForum later the same day.
Travelers who prefer a historic Palma route, because Palau de l'Almudaina and Castell de Sant Carles both fit well into a single December itinerary.
Museum-and-monument pairs who want one indoor stop at Museu de Mallorca and one outdoor circuit around Palma's landmarks.
Travel pulse
Snapshot
| Average daytime temperature | 16.6C |
|---|---|
| Average night temperature | 9.8C |
| Monthly rainfall | 33.5 mm |
| Rainy days | 7.2 days |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Average sunshine | 7.8 h |
How The Month Feels
December in Palma feels bright around La Seu, then quieter by the time you move toward Gran Hotel CaixaForum. The city settles into a steady museum-and-monument rhythm rather than a beach-first one.
What To Lock In Early
Book La Seu and any timed museum slot at Gran Hotel CaixaForum before you arrive. Leave the order of Palau de l'Almudaina, Castell de Sant Carles, and Museu de Mallorca open so you can match the day to the light.
How to do it
Plan cue
Book timed morning entry to La Seu, then continue to Palau de l'Almudaina before the busiest midday window.
Plan cue
Reserve one indoor slot at Gran Hotel CaixaForum for the same day you plan outdoor sightseeing, so you have a weather-proof backup.
Plan cue
If you want Castell de Sant Carles in the clearest light, plan it for early afternoon rather than the shorter December evening.
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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 16.6°C by day and 9.8°C at night, with 33.5 mm of rain across roughly 7.2 rainy days.
Average daytime temperature is around 16.6°C, dropping to about 9.8°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.