Spain·September

Palma

in September

Palma in September pairs La Seu with 10.5 hours of sun and 28°C afternoons. It keeps beach time and museum time in reach before October cools the pace.

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La Seu

landmark

Average daytime temperature
28°C
10.5h Average sunshine
Crowds
medium
medium
Monthly rainfall
64.6 mm
9.8 days
Price level
medium
medium

Month intelligence

How September compares with the year

Palma in September ranks #12 of 12 Palma months by TripTimi score. Against the city's own monthly baseline, it is warmer, wetter, and similar for sunshine. The strongest benchmark is February, which sits 7 points higher mostly because the alternative month has meaningfully less rain.

City rank

#12 of 12

by TripTimi score across all months

Vs best month

-7 pts

against February

City baseline

+4.9C

daytime temperature difference

Temperature

+4.9C

warmer than the city average

Rain pattern

+19.8 mm / +2.7 days

wetter than the usual city month

Sunshine

0 h

sunshine sits near the city average

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Best for

Who this month can work well for

First-time visitors who want La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina in one short route: September still gives 10.5 hours of sun for a tight city-break day.

Museum-led travelers who want a strong indoor anchor: Es Baluard and Gran Hotel CaixaForum are the clearest September fallback when outdoor plans slip.

Travelers comparing Palma with October: September holds more sun, while the month still feels active around the old centre.

Travel pulse

Should you shortlist it?

Crowdsmedium
Price levelmedium
Night temp20.2C

What Works Well

  • La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina are easier to combine in one morning when the city sits at medium crowd levels.
  • Es Baluard and Gran Hotel CaixaForum give you a strong indoor backup on days with 64.6 mm of rain across the month.
  • Castell de Sant Carles adds a clear outdoor stop while 10.5 daily sunshine hours still support long walks.

What Needs Planning

  • 28°C daytime heat can make the climb and exposed stone around La Seu tiring after lunch.
  • September’s 9.8 rainy days can interrupt a full waterfront route between Castell de Sant Carles and the old centre.
  • Crowd levels stay medium, so popular museum slots at Es Baluard and Gran Hotel CaixaForum are not something to leave to the last minute.

Snapshot

The numbers behind the vibe

Average daytime temperature28C
Average night temperature20.2C
Monthly rainfall64.6 mm
Rainy days9.8 days
Humidity74.9%
Average sunshine10.5 h

How The Month Feels

September in Palma has a lived-in rhythm around La Seu and the old streets below it. Es Baluard and the centre’s museums fit neatly between bright afternoons and cooler nights.

What To Lock In Early

Reserve La Seu, Palau de l'Almudaina, Es Baluard, and Gran Hotel CaixaForum if you want fixed entry times. Leave the order of Castell de Sant Carles and Museu de Mallorca open, then slot them around the day’s heat.

How to do it

A few things worth planning ahead

01

Plan cue

Book timed entry for La Seu and Palau de l'Almudaina several days ahead if you want a same-morning circuit.

02

Plan cue

Reserve an afternoon ticket for Es Baluard or Gran Hotel CaixaForum so you have a firm indoor plan if the weather turns.

03

Plan cue

Stay central enough to reach La Seu and Museu de Mallorca on foot, then leave Castell de Sant Carles for a separate half-day.

Practical trip tips

With 20.2°C average nights, plan for late dinners in Palma rather than assuming the day’s heat lingers unchanged after dark.
Use the museum pair of Es Baluard and Museu de Mallorca on the rainiest-looking day, since September still brings 9.8 rainy days.
Visit La Seu before 9 am to handle the heat on the cathedral plaza before it builds.

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Quick answers

Palma travel FAQ

Is Palma in September a good time to visit?

Usually yes, as long as the weather, pace, and trip style line up with what you want from the visit.

What is the weather like in Palma in September?

Expect around 28°C by day and 20.2°C at night, with 64.6 mm of rain across roughly 9.8 rainy days.

What is the temperature in Palma in September?

Average daytime temperature is around 28°C, dropping to about 20.2°C at night.

What should I pack?

Pack light clothing, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes for longer walking days.

Does Palma in September work for an indoor-heavy trip?

It can. The month usually works best when museums, churches, galleries, or other covered landmarks carry the core of the day and outdoor time stays flexible.

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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.