Fornalutx Weather
Fornalutx today: 18.2 to 28.4 °C, chance of rain 6%. Data updated: .
Today's weather in Fornalutx
At the time of data retrieval, it is 18.3°C in Fornalutx, feeling like 19.4°C. The sun is out with a barely noticeable breeze of 3.6 km/h – a pleasantly mild start to the day.
The weather in Fornalutx will remain mostly sunny and dry today, with just a 6 percent chance of rain. Temperatures in Fornalutx will rise to a warm 28.4°C during the day, while overnight lows will be around 18.2°C. In the sheltered lanes and among the orange groves, it may feel noticeably warmer, especially around midday. Light clothing, sunscreen and plenty of water are therefore essentials for your backpack.
Ideal for strolling the lanes, relaxing on a terrace and a short hike
Fornalutx is perfect today for a relaxed walk through its cobbled streets, decorated with flowers. The village has been named Spain’s most beautiful village several times – quite rightly so, and this weather makes it easy to explore at a leisurely pace. For a short hike in the Tramuntana, the morning is best; later on, a café terrace in the village is the more pleasant choice.
Tomorrow, more clouds will move in, although temperatures will still reach up to 28°C and remain warm.
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Climate in Fornalutx — A Hillside Shaped by the Tramuntana
Fornalutx sits at 143 m above sea level on a sun-facing slope of the Serra de Tramuntana, about 3 km northeast of the Sóller valley. Its hillside position produces a climate that reflects the Tramuntana's character more strongly than the sheltered valley basin below: in autumn and winter, moisture-laden fronts strike the slope more directly, resulting in higher rainfall than on the island's plains.
No dedicated climate station data exists for Fornalutx — the nearest available T3 data series comes from the Sóller valley (~3 km away, 59 m above sea level). According to that data, the region receives around 590 mm of rain annually, noticeably more than Palma (around 510 mm). For Fornalutx itself, which sees greater precipitation exposure due to its hillside position, the figure is likely in a similar range — all numbers should therefore be treated as reference values.
Fornalutx experiences summers roughly as warm as the Sóller valley: climate data from the neighboring region puts July daytime highs at around 30°C. The hillside location does mean more wind than in the valley — the Embat breeze from the northeast cools the upper slopes in the afternoon, while the valley floor stays calmer. July is the driest month at around 10 mm, a typical Mediterranean pattern.
One defining feature of Fornalutx is its exposure to the Tramuntana mountain wind: when northerly winds blow over the ridges, the effect is felt on the slope sooner than down in the valley. These mountain wind events are well known in qualitative terms but are not statistically documented. The village itself, with its terraced hillsides, is well adapted to the natural weather conditions.
Winter in Fornalutx is mild but noticeably wetter than on the south coast: the regional daily average in January sits at around 10°C. Visiting Fornalutx in the off-season means experiencing the village at its most authentic — with the Tramuntana as a backdrop and fresh mountain air that is simply absent in summer.
Note on data sources: No dedicated climate station data exists for Fornalutx. The figures cited are derived from T3 climate data for the Sóller valley and should be treated as reference values.
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Weather in the Fornalutx Area
- Sóller Weather — neighboring valley, direct climate comparison
- Biniaraix Weather — small mountain village in the Barranc de Biniaraix
- Port de Sóller Weather — coastline, ~5 km away
- L'Horta Weather — valley basin around Sóller
- Climate Chart Mallorca — overview of all monthly values
- Tramuntana Wind Mallorca — background on the mountain wind
- Fornalutx — Local Guide — history and sights