Selva Weather
Today's weather in Selva
Right now the temperature in Selva is 29.2°C, the sky is sunny and it feels more pleasant at 24.8°C. A light breeze of 3.6 km/h keeps things calm, and the chance of precipitation is just 1%.
The day will be warm and sunny, with temperatures climbing to a maximum of 33.9°C and dropping to around 23.6°C at night. Selva today is typical of the Tramuntana foothills: lots of sun, hardly any clouds and only a mild breeze — ideal for outdoor activities without major heat problems if you take shade breaks. It stays stable in the afternoon, so you can stay out for a long time as long as you drink enough and seek shade.
A day for hiking
Perfect for hiking: Many trails start from Caimari toward Lluc, ideal in this weather. Alternatively, local olive-oil fincas offer a pleasant change — a relaxed tour and tasting suit a sunny day in the village. If you prefer something quieter, stroll through the lanes of Selva and pop into a bar for a break.
Short-term outlook: Tomorrow will remain sunny at around 33.4°C.
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Climate in Selva — where the Tramuntana writes the weather
Selva sits at 131 meters above sea level on the southeastern flank of the Serra de Tramuntana, where the mountains gradually give way to the central plain. The landscape is no longer dramatically alpine, but the proximity to the range still shapes the climate: more rainfall than in Palma, cooler nights than in the coastal towns, and summers that are warm and dry.
The most distinctive climate feature of Selva is the elevated rainfall in autumn and winter. The Tramuntana intercepts moist winds from the Mediterranean, and on its southeastern flank — where Selva sits — clouds pile up. Annual averages derived from proxy climate data at nearby stations (Alcúdia, ~20 km to the northeast) suggest roughly 600 mm of precipitation — significantly more than the 449 mm AEMET records for Palma. The wettest month is November, with around 89 mm as a baseline figure; in Selva itself, the orographic blocking effect of the Tramuntana likely pushes that number somewhat higher.
Summer in Selva is hot and dry — classic Mediterranean climate. In July, proxy climate data puts daily highs at around 31°C and average daily temperatures at around 25°C. Rainfall in July barely reaches 11 mm. The elevation means nights cool down a little more than on the coast, which many visitors find a welcome relief from the daytime heat.
Winter in Selva is mild but wetter than in Palma. The average daily temperature in January sits at around 11°C. Frost is rare but does occur occasionally during cold-air intrusions from the northwest — the proximity to the mountains makes that slightly more likely. February through April are often overcast and rainy, before the Mallorcan spring turns the hillsides green.
Anyone using Selva as a base for hiking in the Tramuntana or exploring the surrounding wine estates is best served by visiting from April to June or September to October: moderate temperatures and low chances of rain.
Additional climate information for the region is available in the article Biniamar Weather and at Mallorca Climate Chart. The Tramuntana context is explained in the article Tramuntana Wind Mallorca.
Note on data sources: Selva has no dedicated AEMET climate-normal station and no standalone T3 climate table. The climate values used here are based on T3-Aggregator data from Alcúdia (~20 km to the northeast) and Muro. Actual precipitation in Selva may be somewhat higher than the proxy values due to the Tramuntana orographic effect.
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Weather in the area around Selva
- Biniamar Weather — Nearby village, lower on the Tramuntana slope
- Caimari Weather — Neighboring town in the same municipality
- Moscari Weather — Another neighboring town in the Tramuntana foothills
- Mallorca Climate Chart — Monthly overview for the island
- Tramuntana Wind Mallorca — Background on mountain winds
- Rain on Mallorca — Autumn rainfall and orographic blocking effects
- Best Time to Visit Mallorca — Island-wide overview