Sa Pobla Weather

Climate in Sa Pobla — The Northern Plain Between Mountains and Wetlands

Sa Pobla sits at just 23 meters above sea level, in the middle of Mallorca's flat northern plain — one of the island's most productive agricultural areas. The Serra de Tramuntana closes off the view to the north; to the east lies the Albufera, the Balearic Islands' most significant wetland. Anyone who lives or works here knows a climate shaped by two forces: the mountains and the humid lowlands.

Summer in Sa Pobla is hot. The flat, open plain lacks the cooling effect of a coastal breeze, allowing temperatures in July and August to climb to around 32°C during the day; the daily average sits at roughly 26°C. In July, rainfall barely reaches around 11 mm. Near the Albufera, humidity can run noticeably higher in midsummer, making the heat feel somewhat more intense than in inland locations farther from the coast.

Annual precipitation, at around 600 mm, is well above AEMET's Palma figure of 449 mm. The difference comes down to proximity to the Tramuntana: in autumn and winter, clouds build up against the mountains and frequently release their rain over the northern plain below. The wettest month is November, with around 89 mm; October and December are also notably rainy. When it rains in Sa Pobla, it can come fast and hard — the flat plain offers little natural drainage gradient, and temporary flooding of fields is a well-known occurrence.

Autumn is Sa Pobla's main season: the strawberry harvest begins in September and October (Sa Pobla is renowned for its strawberries), the heat eases, and the light over the plain turns soft. Winter is mild, with a January daily average of around 11°C. The moisture from the Albufera can produce fog on still winter nights — an unusual sight on Mallorca, but entirely typical for this plain.

For visitors looking to explore the Albufera on foot or by bike, spring is ideal — April and May bring pleasant conditions and lush reed landscapes.

More on the north's climate can be found at Mallorca Climate Chart. Autumn rainfall events are put in context in Rain in Mallorca. The Tramuntana backdrop is explained in Tramuntana Wind Mallorca.

Note on data sources: Sa Pobla has no dedicated AEMET climate normal station. The climate figures used are based on T3-Aggregator data from Muro (~8 km) and Alcúdia (~12 km). All figures should be treated as reference values.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Weather in Sa Pobla

Weather in the Sa Pobla Area

• Mallorca Climate Chart — Monthly overview for the whole island
• Rain in Mallorca — Autumn rainfall and orographic effects
• Tramuntana Wind Mallorca — Mountain wind context
• Best Time to Visit Mallorca — Island-wide overview
• Summer in Mallorca — Northern plain heat in context
• Mallorca Water Temperature — Sea temperatures in the north