Sunny and lively, Menorca is one of the most popular destinations during the summer season for travellers from all over Europe. The island presents itself as a very dynamic destination characterised by warm days, beautiful beaches, numerous bars and restaurants and excellent services. Thanks to its location, Menorca boasts a typically Mediterranean climate, a detail that would make it the perfect destination at any time of year, although summer is the season when the island attracts the most tourists.
Winters are mild and never too cold with temperatures ranging between 7° C and 13° C. Snow is very rare, while the tramontana wind from the north is often present. February, October, November and December are the months in which there is usually the most rainfall.
The summer season in Menorca starts around May and ends around October but often, if the weather permits, it is possible to bathe as late as the beginning of November. The months of June and July are usually the hottest and provide as many as 12 hours of sunshine a day. Temperatures in summer are around 29° C and rainfall is very rare.
The mid-seasons can also be ideal for visiting Menorca. During these periods, the island is not overrun with tourists, the fine days allow you to spend the middle hours on the beach and enjoy the island without too much chaos. During these periods, however, it is not necessarily the case that all hotels and services are open or working at full capacity.
The hottest months of the year in Weather on Menorca are June, September, July and August, when the monthly average temperature reaches 29 °C, while the coldest months of March, December, January and February the thermometer drops up to 8 °C.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Max °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
Min °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
In Weather on Menorca rainiest months of the year are October and November during which monthly rainfall average reaches 88 mm. On the other side, driest months are August and July when the average rainfall is reduced to 7 mm per month.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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mm | 46 | 61 | 45 | 44 | 34 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 70 | 85 | 88 | 59 |
Days | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
June and July are sunniest months of the year. During that months, from sunrise to sunset there are 12 total sunshine hours in Weather on Menorca. In February, October, January, November and December sunshine hours are reduced to 5.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Hours | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Months of the year when sea water is warmer are September and August, average temperature is around 26 °C.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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°C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 17 |