Weather in Colonia De Sant Jordi

Climate in Colònia de Sant Jordi — Mallorca's Dry Southern Tip

Colònia de Sant Jordi sits on Mallorca's southernmost coast, where the island flattens out and opens toward the sea. No mountain range at its back, no natural shelter from rain — only the distance to the nearest low-pressure system determines what falls here. That shapes the climate in a way that sets the place apart from Palma and even more so from the rainier Tramuntana north coast.

The most striking climatic feature is the dryness. According to aggregator climate data, Colònia de Sant Jordi receives around 495 mm of precipitation per year — slightly less than the klimatabelle.info figure for Palma (around 512 mm, same source). Summer is especially dry: in July, the aggregator climate data puts the average at just around 7.5 mm — rain is the exception at this time of year. November is the wettest month, with around 83 mm, driven by autumn Mediterranean depressions that arrive more directly here than in the north, with no mountain barrier to slow them down.

Summer warmth is reliably Mediterranean. July daytime highs sit at around 30°C, with a daily average of around 26°C. What the southern location actually delivers: the Embat sea breezes arrive from a different direction than in the center of the island — afternoon cooling comes off the open sea to the south, which takes the edge off the heat. That's hard to measure in data; regular visitors say it's clearly noticeable.

Autumn is a climatically significant season here. October and November can be unsettled, with short but intense rain events. After that, the weather often settles down — December through February is mild and dry by Mediterranean island standards. Sea temperatures reflect the southern advantage: in October, the Balearic Sea here is still around 23°C — comfortable for swimming well into the autumn season. In winter, the January daily average holds at around 11°C.

Colònia de Sant Jordi also serves as the departure point for trips to the Cabrera Archipelago. Weather windows for the crossing are most reliable from May through October — strong southerly winds can cancel the boat, which is worth factoring into travel plans.

More on the climate of the south can be found at the Mallorca Climate Chart. Anyone interested in Ses Salines as a nearby destination will find Ses Salines Weather Info. The island-wide overview on travel seasons: Best Time to Visit Mallorca.

Note on data sources: Colònia de Sant Jordi has no dedicated AEMET climate normal station. Monthly values are drawn from aggregator climate data (T3 source) and should be treated as indicative figures.

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