Banyalbufar Weather

Climate in Banyalbufar — Terraced Village on the Windy West Coast

Banyalbufar is one of Mallorca's most wind-exposed locations: the terraced village clings to the steep coastline of the Serra de Tramuntana, facing the western sea directly. The municipality spans several elevation levels — the municipal area reaches up to 564 m above sea level, while the village center sits lower. This position on the western flank of the Tramuntana creates a climate that differs noticeably from the lowlands.

Climatically, Banyalbufar is shaped by the interplay of two forces: Atlantic-influenced western fronts from the Mediterranean meet the steep coastline and force orographic rainfall. In autumn and winter, precipitation here is more frequent and more intense than in the interior or along the southern coast. Based on reference values from the Sóller valley (~12 km away), the region receives at least around 590 mm annually — and the higher-elevation west coast likely sees even more. Palma, at around 510 mm, is well below that.

Summer in Banyalbufar is pleasant: sea breezes reach the terraces directly, and July daytime highs — estimated from climate data in the neighboring region — come in around 27°C, more moderate than on the central plain. With roughly 10 mm of rainfall in July, summer is reliably dry. The coast directly below offers small swimming coves; water temperatures in the Balearic Sea run around 25°C in July.

Winter in Banyalbufar is raw: the Tramuntana's westerly wind hits the coast without warning, and the upper slopes of the municipality can freeze during strong cold-air intrusions. The average daily temperature in January in this region is around 8°C — well below the coastal values recorded in Palma. The village's famous terraced vineyards are adapted to these conditions: the local 'Malvasia' grape variety benefits from the elevation and the heavy autumn rains.

Note on data sources: No climate station data exists for Banyalbufar. The figures are derived from T3 climate data for the Sóller valley and should be treated as reference values only. The municipality's elevation ambiguity — village center versus full municipal area — makes precise temperature readings uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Weather in Banyalbufar

Weather in the Banyalbufar Area

• Estellencs Weather — neighboring village to the south
• Deià Weather — to the northeast, Tramuntana steep coast
• Valldemossa Weather — heading inland, mountain village
• Port des Canonge Weather — small harbor below the village
• Mallorca Climate Chart — overview of all monthly values
• Tramuntana Wind Mallorca — background on the mountain wind
• Mallorca in Winter — winter climate of the island