Menorca Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Menorca is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Menorca, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in August to a moderate 15°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Menorca tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 490 mm of rain per year. The seasons in Menorca, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 84 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 4.3 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Menorca Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
In Menorca, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.6 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 14°C in February to 26°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
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The best time of year to visit Menorca in Spain
During the months of June, September and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
August has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 348 hours of sunshine.
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