Pollenca Weather

Climate in Pollença — the north writes its own weather

To understand the weather in Pollença, you need to look at a map: the town sits at the eastern foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, where the mountains meet the open plain and the road begins toward the Bahia de Pollença. That location has a distinct effect on the climate — and sets Pollença clearly apart from Palma.

The most important difference is rainfall. The Tramuntana acts as a barrier for moist Mediterranean winds from the northeast. In autumn and winter, clouds and precipitation pile up along the mountain edge — and Pollença catches considerably more of it than the island's capital. According to aggregator climate data, mean annual precipitation here is around 657 mm; AEMET records 449 mm for Palma. November is the wettest month, at around 102 mm — well above the comparable Palma figure. This rainfall pattern has a clear climatic explanation: it's why the hills around Pollença stay green and the Tramuntana's vegetation remains comparatively lush year-round.

Summer in Pollença feels much like summer elsewhere on Mallorca: daytime highs in July reach around 30°C, with a daily average of roughly 25°C — comparable to Palma (25.7°C per AEMET). What differs are the nights in the town itself: the proximity to the mountains often makes them a touch cooler than the coast, which many visitors find welcome. Dryness is pronounced in the Mediterranean way: in July, climate data shows an average of just around 10 mm of rain — barely enough to affect a vacation day.

One climatic feature Pollença shares with the entire northern Tramuntana is the foehn effect: when wind drops from the north over the mountains, it produces dry, warm downslope air. These situations are well known locally, but poorly documented statistically — which is why any reliable frequency figures would be impossible to cite responsibly here. What can be said qualitatively: the Embat sea breeze from the northeast cools coastal areas of the bay on summer afternoons, while the town center itself sits in a more sheltered position.

Water temperatures in the Bahia de Pollença follow the typical Balearic pattern: in July the sea temperature sits at around 25°C, reaching its annual peak of around 26°C in August. Even in October the water is still a pleasant 23°C for swimming — by then the land has already cooled, while the sea slowly releases the warmth it has stored.

Winter in Pollença is mild, but noticeably wetter than on the southern coast. In January the mean daily temperature is around 11°C. Frost is rare and limited to extreme cold-air intrusions. Anyone wanting to experience the island without summer heat and planning hikes in the Serra de Tramuntana will find Pollença a solid base from November through March — though a rain jacket and layered clothing are essential.

More on the weather in northern Mallorca is covered in the Mallorca Climate Chart and the article on Tramuntana Wind Characteristics. Those who want to learn more about Pollença as a place will find background in the Pollença Town Guide.

Note on data sources: Pollença has no dedicated AEMET climate normal station. The specific monthly figures in this article come from aggregator climate data (T3-Aggregator source); for reliable climate normals, AEMET station B228 Palma is used as the reference benchmark. Figures for Pollença should therefore be understood as indicative values.

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pollença

Weather in the area around Pollença

• Port de Pollença Weather — coastal climate right on the bay, windier than the town center
• Alcúdia Weather — southern neighbor, similar climate pattern
• Cala Sant Vicenç Weather — small bay to the east, sheltered by the Tramuntana
• Mallorca Climate Chart — overview of all monthly values for the island
• Tramuntana Wind Mallorca — background on the mountain wind
• Best Time to Visit Mallorca — island-wide overview
• Pollença — Town Guide — history, sights, and practical information