Best time to visit Menorca
The best time to visit Menorca (or Minorca) for a beach holiday is from late-June to mid-September. July and August are the hottest months, with temperatures rarely falling below 29°C (84°F).
However, anytime from early-May to mid-October is good for a range of outdoor activities.
To avoid the summer heat and crowds, and for hiking and exploring the island, visit Mallorca during May, September and October when you can still enjoy clear, sunny days with daily high temperatures averaging 23°C (73°F).
However, it should be noted that these months are not so good for swimming – the sea is too cold.
Menorca weather
Menorca, the north-easternmost of the Balearic Islands, enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterised by hot, sunny summers and mild, wet winters.
Menorca is windy, especially from October to April, when the island receives the full force of the Mistral wind that blows from France. Menorca is the windiest and wettest of the Balearic Islands.
Summer, from June to mid-September, is hot and sunny, with near-zero rainfall and low humidity. Cooling sea breezes bring some relief and are fairly consistent throughout summer.
Autumn, from October through November, is warm and wet but still sunny. October is the wettest month of the year.
Winter, from December to February, is generally mild with sunny days on the coast, but also occasional cold spells as well as periods that are wet and windy.
Spring, March to May, is sunny and mild with moderate rainfall.
Here are the average temperatures recorded in the capital, Mahon.
What is the best month to visit Menorca?
July and August are the best months to visit Menorca – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
Both these months are especially popular, since this is the peak tourist season in Menorca.
To avoid the crowds, higher prices and extreme heat of summer, the months of June and September are also good for a range of outdoor activities.
Which is the hottest month in Menorca?
The hottest month in Menorca is usually August, with maximum daytime temperatures of 30°C (86°F), with high heat and humidity and a low of 21°C (70°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33°C (91°F).
The warm summer season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature above 26°C (78°F).
Which is the coldest month in Menorca?
The coldest month in Menorca is January, with an average high temperature of 15°C (59°F) and an average night-time low of 5°C (41°F).
The cool winter season lasts from late-November to early-April, with an average daily high temperature below 16°C (60°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Menorca?
The sunniest month in Menorca is usually July with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 11 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the humidity in Menorca?
Menorca experiences seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 68% – 79% over the course of the year.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-June through September, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 16% of the time.
The month with the most muggy days in Menorca is August, with around 19 days that are muggy.
We derive the humidity comfort level from the dew point temperature, which measures moisture content in the air. A higher dew point feels muggy and uncomfortable.
November through May is generally comfortable, with no days in any month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Menorca?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Menorca in August when the water temperature reaches 25°C (77°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The time of year with warmer water lasts from early-July through September, with an average temperature above 24°C (75°F), which is warm enough for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Menorca?
October is usually the wettest month in Menorca with 100mm (4in) of rainfall on average. There are normally eight days in October with some rain.
The rainy period of the year lasts from early-September to late-May, with a greater than 17% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from late-May through to early-September. July has the least rainfall.
Which is the windiest month in Menorca?
The windiest month of the year in Menorca is December, with an average hourly wind speed of 25 kilometres per hour (15.5 mph; 13.5 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-October to mid-April, with average wind speeds of more than 19 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 10 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from mid-April to early-October. The calmest month of the year in Menorca is July, with an average hourly wind speed of 14 kilometres per hour (8.7 mph; 7.6 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Menorca.
Menorca Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 79 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
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| 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 60 | 50 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 85 | 80 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 25 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Mahon, Minorca, Balearic Islands, Spain | |||||||||||
Holiday seasons
Peak season: July and August when temperatures may soar beyond 30ºC (86ºF), with many hotels booked out and traffic, restaurants and beaches at their most congested.
Of course, if you like the buzz of lots of people then this is the best time to go.
High season: June and September. Not quite as bad as July and August for crowds.
Low season: Winter, spring and autumn when prices are competitive with minimal foreign visitors or Spanish tourists.
Source: Meteorological data for Menorca is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET) – Spain's meteorological agency – from the nearest weather station: Menorca - Mahon Airport (MAH), located 5km (3mi) southwest of the city of Mahón.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Menorca: 11 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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