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What to do in Mallorca when it rains – the best bad-weather ideas

Museums, caves, market halls and wellness: a programme for the half day when the beach is off.

Museums when it rains Best time to travel

Rain in Mallorca usually falls as a short, heavy shower.

The short answer

Is Mallorca worthwhile in bad weather too?

Yes, provided you replan the day. Museums and art centres in Palma, the Palma Aquarium, the caves near Porto Cristo, the capital’s market halls and wellness and shopping options work regardless of the weather. Rain in Mallorca usually falls as a short, heavy shower rather than as continuous rain.

Indoor activities at a glance

A short introduction for each category – details are on the respective pages.

Museums & culture From the art museums in Palma to small village museums – the detailed list is on the page Museums when it rains. Read more → Caves Coves del Drac and Coves dels Hams near Porto Cristo, Coves de Campanet in the north: the temperature in the caves stays constant. Read more → La Seu Cathedral Palma’s landmark can be visited regardless of the weather – inside, the effect of the light is impressive even on a grey day. Read more → Market halls & food Mercat de l'Olivar and Mercat de Santa Catalina in Palma: a covered foray with a culinary focus. Read more → Indoors with children Palma Aquarium as an all-day bad-weather destination, plus trampoline parks, bowling and escape rooms in Palma and larger resorts. Read more → Wellness & spa Many hotels also sell day packages to guests who are not staying there – the most relaxing solution when it rains. Read more →

The Porto Pi and FAN Mallorca shopping centres in Palma offer shopping as an all-day alternative when it rains.

Planning for rain

In Mallorca, rain is usually concentrated in the months of October to January and falls in short, intense showers rather than as continuous rain. A good plan B is therefore usually enough for half a day, not a whole day – if you stay flexible, you simply move your museum or cave visit to the morning and head back outside in the afternoon.

Frequently asked questions

What do you do in Mallorca when it rains?

Museums, the Palma Aquarium, the caves, the market halls in Palma or shopping are the classic alternatives.

Which month has the most rain in Mallorca?

Statistically, the months of October to January are the wettest.

Are the caves a good destination when it rains?

Yes. The temperature inside is constant all year round; the weather outside plays no role in the visit.

Does it rain for days on end in Mallorca?

Usually not. Short, intense showers are typical – a plan B for half a day is usually enough.

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