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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Menorca for your holiday.
Climate Overview
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General & Geography
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Menorca is an island of the Spanish Balearic Islands and is home to about 100,000 inhabitants on about 430 miles². The Catalan name means “the smaller one” and refers above all to the relationship to the much better known neighbouring island of Mallorca.
Despite its comparatively small size, Menorca is a fascinating holiday island with impressive contrasts. The northernmost island of the Balearic Islands surprises with romantic old towns, rugged cliffs, pine lined bays and sandy beaches like in the Caribbean.
While the northern part of Menorca (Tramuntana) offers ideal conditions especially for surfers, the south is a true paradise for beach vacationers.
The capital of Menorca is the municipality of Maó with around 30,000 inhabitants, which surprisingly offers the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney. In general, Menorca is a very green island with large wooded areas and a lot of agricultural use.
Almost half of the island is now a protected area, UNESCO declared Menorca a biosphere reserve. Compared to other Balearic Islands, tourism has developed very gently and is therefore not only a classic seaside holiday destination, but also particularly popular with nature lovers.
The journey is either by plane to Menorca International Airport near the capital Maó (Mahon) or by ferry to Palma and Alcúdia (both on Mallorca) as well as Valencia and Barcelona.
Climate in Menorca (Balearic Islands)
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Also the temperatures in the south are mostly up to 2 or 3 °C higher than in the northern part of the island. In principle, Menorca has the highest rainfall levels in the Balearic Islands. Our climate table shows an average annual value of 21.65 in rain on 66 rainy days – for comparison: Mallorca (15.98 in), Fuerteventura (16.81 in).
However, this is no disadvantage at all, as the main travel season remains quite dry and the rainfall ensures that Menorca is so impressively green and offers a beautiful flora. The winter remains quite mild with daytime temperatures around 15 °C, even at night there is usually no frost on Menorca.
Best Time to Visit Menorca: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 14 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 14 °C Water max. 13 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C Water max. 14 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C Water max. 14 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Menorca |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Menorca | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Menorca | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Menorca | OctoberOct Good time to traveltime TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | NovemberNov TemperaturesTemp. up to 18 °C | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 15 °C Water max. 15 °C |
When is the best time to visit Menorca?
In general, Menorca can be visited all year round, as the island is ideal for active holidaymakers, even between late autumn and spring, with appropriate clothing. However, some hotels are closed outside the high season and open primarily between April and November.
The best time to visit Menorca starts with the significant rise in temperatures in May, the right bathing season with water temperatures of 20 °C to 25 °C runs between June and October. We recommend June to the end of September as the best time to travel on the small Balearic island.
Climate Chart Menorca

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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Menorca
In the following, you will find the climate table for Menorca, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 14° | 14° | 16° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
Night Temperature | 8° | 8° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 20° | 21° | 19° | 15° | 11° | 9° |
Water Temperature | 14° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 15° |
Precipitation (inch) | 2.32 | 1.85 | 1.65 | 1.89 | 1.46 | 0.55 | 0.12 | 0.87 | 1.89 | 3.19 | 3.35 | 2.52 |
Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 16.9 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (25 °C)
Coldest month: January (10.8 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 25 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
July, August, September, and October
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 21.65 inch on 66 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Cala Galdana: 2-Hour Glass-Bottom Boat Trip
Tours
from 24 $ »
Visit secluded beaches like Cala Macarella, Cala Mitjana or Cala Trebaluger. Admire the sea life from the glass bottom of the boat.
Menorca: Full-Day Boat Tour with Paella Lunch
Tours
from 59 $ »
Sail along the south coast of the island, visiting various unspoilt beaches, such as Son Saura, Cala en Turqueta, and Cala Macarella-Macarelleta. Enjoy a paella lunch on board.
Menorca: Kayak and Marine Reserve Snorkeling Adventure
Nature & adventure
from 48 $ »
Kayak along the north coast of Menorca. Snorkel in the marine reserve and swim off the beach of s’Arenelet. Enjoy a beautiful excursion in the Mediterranean Sea and get to know Menorca’s untouched coast.
More attractions
Fornells Bay: 2-Hour Stand-Up Paddle Excursion | Menorca: 1-Hour North Coast Tour by Jet Ski |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Menorca (Station Ferreries)

Clouds: 40 % Wind: 13 mph SSW
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 71 %
Air Pressure: 1027 hPa Humidity: 71 %
Last updated: 19th Jan 2021, 12:18 pm
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Clouds: 27 % | Clouds: 54 % | Clouds: 0 % | Clouds: 96 % | Clouds: 97 % | Clouds: 100 % |
No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.03 in of rain | 0.07 in of rain | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Spain: Regions
Menorca is part of the holiday destination Spain. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Share your Experience and Win
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Menorca: Experiences of our Visitors
Perfect summer weather on an indescribably beautiful island. We came to Menorca by chance, because Mallorca has become too primitive for us in many places in the last years. It was awesome!
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent