Mallorca in September (2024): Weather, Events, and Best Things to Do

Eyeing up Mallorca for a late summer holiday? Find out everything you need to know about visiting Mallorca in September, including the weather, top activities, and special events. (Don’t miss the Binissalem Wine Festival and Bunyola’s Underwear Run!)

As a year-round resident who receives no commission for any tips or suggestions, you can trust me to give you the real deal. This insider’s guide has no hidden agenda, just practical tips and honest recommendations to make the most of your time on the island. Let’s jump in!

TL;DR: Slightly less crowded and expensive than August, September is a good time to enjoy great beach weather and the island’s full entertainment programme before winding down for autumn. I’d recommend it!

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in September?

By September, the first late-summer storms will likely have hit, making the weather pleasantly cooler than sweltering August. Hooray! But don’t worry, summer’s not over yet. You can still expect average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). And the sea is a warm 24°C (75°F), so lots of swimming, beach days and water sports are still on the cards. 

Just be mindful that your chances of rain double compared to August. It still only rains 4 days on average, but you might want to pack a light rain jacket so you’re not caught out. And if it does rain you’re in for a treat. Mallorca’s rainy days and storms can be quite intense, but they’re beautiful to watch from indoors! 

Average temperature: 23 °C (73°F)

Average sea temperature: 24°C (75°F)

Average daily sunshine hours: 7.5

Average rainfall: 4 days, 50 millimetres (2 inches)

Sunrise and sunset at the start of the month: 07:20 am – 20:20

Sunrise and sunset at the end of the month: 07:45 – 19:30

What should I pack for Mallorca in September?

Just like in August, you should still pack your summer things, but you’d do well to include a rain jacket, light cover up and perhaps some closed-toe shoes for the evening if you feel the cold easily.

• Swimsuits
• T-shirts
• Vests
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Summer dresses
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Trainers or comfortable shoes for exploring
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Rain jacket
• Light cover-up
• Closed toe shoes

Things to do in Mallorca in September

While some travel guides will tell you that September is a great month for hiking and cycling, I would advise against it. For many, it’s still far too hot and you can very easily get sunburnt and dehydrated at midday. I would leave any type of physical exertion for October or even November once the summer heat has died down. Instead, I’d suggest the following:

Enjoy the last of the summer parties

If you haven’t already, now’s your last chance to check out Mallorca’s summer parties. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. 

• Bop to the live music as you sip a cocktail at one of the island’s many beach clubs.
• Check out the massive range of events in Magaluf. You’ll find everything from bingo raves to foam and pool parties.
• Let your hair down at an outdoor tardeo and be in bed by midnight (Perfect for the 30+ crowd!).
• Get tiddly drinking endless mimosas at a bottomless brunch.
• Catch a morning, afternoon or night-time boat party.
• Have a wild night out at Megapark or Bierkönig.
• Catch a late-night performance of a spectacular show like Exhibit!

¡Vamos a la playa!

Summer’s not over yet, so make the most of it at the beach! With around 550 kilometres of coastline, it’s not hard to find a beautiful beach or cove in Mallorca. My top tip? Avoid gorgeous coves like Cala Llombards or Cala des Moro, because they’re tiny and oversubscribed in summer. 

Instead, I’d recommend long and sandy beaches that are popular but have enough room and sunbeds, beach bars etc. for everyone. My personal? Platja de Muro! With gorgeous views of the pine-dotted Bay of Alcúdia, crystal clear waters, and enough space for everyone, Platja de Muro in the North of the island is always a great day out! Oh, and did I mention you can buy fresh coconuts, mangos, and mojitos directly on the beach? Heaven! 

Discover Mallorca by sea

It may be too hot for hiking and cycling but you can still stay active in the water! In September you can still try all sorts of water sports including snorkelling, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, canoeing, SUP, sailing, and much more! 

And if you prefer something more tranquil, why not try a sunset catamaran cruise, a dolphin-spotting tour, or a day trip to the surrounding islands of Sa Dragonera and Cabrera? You could even visit the other Balearic islands of Menorca and Ibiza with the inter-island ferries!

What’s on in Mallorca in September? Key dates and special events

Rei en Jaume Festival in Santa Ponça, 28th August – 8th September

If you’re looking for a unique way to learn more about Mallorca’s rich culture and history this September, don’t miss the Rei en Jaume Festival in Santa Ponça. The annual celebration commemorates one of the most pivotal moments in Mallorca’s history brought to life with a range of activities and entertainment for young and old. 

What’s the origin of the Rei en Jaume Festival?

When King Jaume I and his troops arrived in Santa Ponça on the 5th of September,1229, little did they know they were writing a new chapter in Mallorcan history. 

At that point under Muslim rule, Mallorca was coveted by the Christian kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. Motivated by economic gain and the power the island’s strategic location would give him, Jaume gathered an army to take back control of Mallorca. Following months of siege, Jaume and his troops finally reconquered the island on December 31st, changing the course of the island’s history as it once again came under Christian rule. 

But 700 years would pass between their arrival and the festival’s creation, first celebrated in 1929 to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the landing. 

What’s happening at the Rei en Jaume Festival 2024?

While you can already catch a few events in the days leading up to it, the festival really kicks off on the 29th of August with an impressive historical reenactment of the historic landing on Santa Ponça beach. 

Following the reenactment, the streets of Santa Ponça come alive with parades, knights on horseback jousting in tournaments, and a medieval market that will tempt you with enticing food, drinks, and trinkets. You can also expect a mix of traditional and modern entertainment like volleyball and tennis tournaments, concerts, parades of giants, a UV party, traditional dancing, a comedy night, cinema on the beach, and more.

The Rei en Jaume Festival also includes a variety of activities specifically designed for children including craft workshops, medieval games, interactive shows, and even a foam party for 6 to 12-year-olds!

And of course, no Spanish festival would be complete without some fire! La Nit de Foc (The Night of Fire) on September 3rd will set the streets ablaze with pyrotechnics and a fiery display from the Dimonis de Calvià (Demons of Calvià).

Wrapping up the festivities on September 8th is a grand reenactment of the final battle between Jaume I’s troops and the Moors. Expect lots of action, some serious sword-fighting, and a lot of noise. Quite literally ending with a bang, the celebration comes to a close with an epic fireworks display. 

So whether you’re a history buff, a culture vulture, or just looking for a good time, the Sant Jaume Festival in Santa Ponça is a must. Dive into the past, enjoy the present, and get ready to party like it’s 1229!

To see the full list of events and activities commemorating the 795th anniversary of King Jaume’s landing, check out the official programme here. 

Underwear Race, Bunyola – 14th of September

Bunyola might be a sleepy village most of the year, but on September 14th, it’s throwing caution—and clothes—to the wind for its famous Correguda en Roba Interior.

(Underwear Race). Now in its 20th year, this quirky tradition started as a playful prank by a group of local youths and has since grown into the star event of Bunyola’s Sant Mateu fiestas.

And don’t worry, you can forget the marathon training — this race is just an easy 500-metre circuit around the village. The real challenge is coming up with the best underwear costume! Take a look at some at this video for inspiration:

With live music, free-flowing beer, and a good-humoured crowd who’s there for a night of irreverent fun, this event has become a must-see spectacle. So leave your inhibitions and clothes at home and come join Bunyola’s wackiest party!

Art Night, Palma – 21st of September

Want to explore the city’s culture and arts scene but on a budget? Palma’s Nit de l’Art (Art Night) is the event for you! Organized every year on the third Saturday of the month by Art Palma Contemporani, Nit de l’Art is one of the largest annual art events in Europe. On this night you can visit around 30 of Palma’s museums, galleries and cultural centres free of charge from 7 pm until 11 pm.

This year’s 28th edition of the Nit de l’Art features many new exhibitions by well-known artists at galleries where art lovers can enjoy a glass of cava or two while they peruse the collections. They had me at cava!

Aside from the open-house galleries, you’ll find that many shops stay open until late, as the streets come alive with performance art and street theatre, and the restaurant terraces are buzzing with the thousands of visitors who come to soak up the lively atmosphere.

Grab a map from participating galleries including Casal Solleric, Can Balaguer, and Fundació Miró Mallorca, and see where the night takes you! And if you’re busy on the 21st? You haven’t missed out. Despite the event being called “Art Night”, many art galleries and museums keep their exhibitions free of charge for a few more days or even weeks following the event.

Festa des Vermar, Binissalem – Various dates throughout September

Calling all wine lovers! Get ready to get dirty, have fun, and drink lots of vino! 

The Festa des Vermar, celebrated throughout September, turns Mallorca’s most important wine-producing region, Binissalem, into the epicentre of all things wine. But this is not your average grape harvest festival. Yes, there’ll be wine tasting, but it’s also your chance to get up close and personal with wine’s main ingredient in frantic grape-treading competitions and messy grape battles. Let me tell you more…

The Great Grape Battle (Gran Batalla de Raïm)

Prepare to get dirty in Mallorca’s messiest fiesta! The Gran Batalla de Raïm is an epic grape battle where villagers and visitors throw some 10,000 kilos of grapes at each other to celebrate the end of the wine harvest. Perhaps inexplicably, it’s traditional for participants to wear white linen for this, but whatever you do, wear clothes you don’t mind being permanently stained with memories of this raucous event – that counts for spectators too! After the battle around midday on Saturday 21st, let your (grape-stained) hair down at a traditional party for the entire village.

Grape-treading Competition (Concurs de Trepitjar Raïm)

Grab a partner, take off your shoes, and get ready to move your feet in Binissalem’s grape-treading competition. With less than 5 minutes to tread two sacks of grapes, it’s a race against time to make as much grape juice as possible. Whether participating or watching, this competition is just as exciting as it is hilarious! 

When: Sunday 22nd of September at 5:30 pm 

Where: Plaça de l’Església

Wine Tasting

You’ve thrown them, trod them, and now it’s time to taste them! Taste a wide range of Mallorcan wines at the Binissalem wine fair in Parc de Sa Rectoria. The wine tasting includes young wines as well as wines from previous vintages, many of which are free to try!

When: Saturday 28th September from 5:30 until 10 pm

Where: Parc de le Rectoria

Other Wine-related Events

Other events and activities to look forward to include:

• Carnival-style parades paying homage to the all-important grape
• A wine-tasting course and contest
• Live music
• A non-alcoholic cocktail workshop
• Various races
• Fireworks
• Correfoc
• Tasting traditional food like Fideus de Vermar – a dish similar to paella but made with short noodles instead of rice as well as slow-cooked lamb, tomatoes, spices, sobrassada and Binissalem red wine.

For the full list of events, see the official programme (only available in Catalan)^.

So what are you waiting for? Grab some friends and head to Binissalem for the 58th Festa des Vermar. 

Pros and cons of visiting Mallorca in September

Pros

• You might find Mallorca a little less crowded now that children are going back to school and many are returning to work.
• You might find flights, accommodation, and rental cars are slightly cheaper than August as a result. 
• You still have great summer beach weather, but it’s not as sweltering July or August.
• This is your last chance to catch the island’s entertainment in full swing before it winds down for autumn.

Cons

• It’s still too hot for serious hiking and cycling
• The island is still busy so beaches and attractions can be crowded

Is September a good time to go to Mallorca?

In my opinion, September is a good time to visit Mallorca. It’s still busy but it’s not as crazy crowded as in August. There’s plenty to do, the weather is perfect for going to the beach and all sorts of water activities and plenty is going on in terms of cultural offerings.

Have you visited Mallorca in September? What did you think? Scroll down to the comments below to write me a message.