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

Considering visiting Mallorca in November but not sure what to expect? Will it be too cold for the beach? Will everything be open? Find out all this and more in this insider’s guide, including the weather, what to do, and what’s on.

Why trust my advice? This is my personal blog that I write for fun. I have no commercial incentive to big-up crappy attractions and activities. I’m just a year-round resident who likes to share practical tips and honest recommendations to help you make the most of your time here. With that said, let’s jump in!

TL;DR: As long as you’re not looking for a beach holiday with buzzing nightlife, November could be a great choice. The weather is mild, there’s plenty to do, and fabulous food fairs to enjoy. Oh, and prices are down and the crowds have gone. Woohoo! 

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in November?

With average highs of 19℃ (66.2℉) during the day and lows of 9℃ (48.2℉) at night, temperatures are cool and mild but significantly warmer than Northern Europe this time of year. While you shouldn’t come expecting a beach holiday, there are usually a few warm and sunny days when you can enjoy a day at the beach, and even a quick dip if you don’t mind the cold.

Just bear in mind that as the second rainiest month after October, you’ll need to pack for all eventualities and have a plan B for wet or stormy weather.

Can you still swim in the sea in Mallorca in November?

At around 18℃ (64.4℉), the average sea temperature is similar to May, but with lower air temperatures, you might need extra motivation to take a refreshing dip. I’ve done it and lived to tell the tale, so go ahead if you’re brave!

Daily sunshine hours: 5.5 hours

Average rainfall: 6 days with around 50mm (2inches) of rain falling over the month

Sunrise and sunset at the start of the month: 07:16 am – 5:45 pm

Sunrise and sunset at the end of the month: 07:48 am – 5:24 pm

What to wear in Mallorca in November?

This really depends on whether you’re used to warm temperatures or not. Most locals find it cold in November, so you can expect them to wear:

• Long trousers or jeans
• Long-sleeved shirts
• A jacket
• Maybe a winter coat

Many tourists from Northern Europe will find it warm in November, and will probably be happy if they’ve also packed:

• T-shirts
• Vests
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Summer dresses
• Swimsuits
• Sandals/flip-flops

But whatever you’re tolerance for cold, don’t forget:

• Trainers or comfortable shoes for exploring
• Hiking boots if you’re keen to explore the island’s mountains
• Closed-toe shoes for the cold evenings
• Sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Waterproof jacket
• Warm layers

Things to do in Mallorca in November

See the Sights

With fewer tourists, November’s a fantastic time to see the most popular sights without the crowds. Here are some of my top picks:

Learn About the World’s Biggest Bird at the Ostrich Farm

A refreshingly different day out, an hour or two spent at Artestuz Ostrich Farm might become the highlight of your holiday. A confessed animal lover, I was hopeful I would enjoy this, but did have reservations about animal welfare and if I would like ostriches. Thankfully, all my doubts were put to rest as soon as we arrived and received a hearty welcome from the owners of this family-run farm.

The ostriches have ample space to run around and areas to go if they don’t want to spend time with the visitors of all ages who come to feed and interact with them. As part of a self-guided audio tour, you’ll learn plenty of interesting facts you never knew about these curious birds. Did you know that ostriches can run up to 70km (45 miles) per hour? Or that their legs are strong enough to crush the skull of a lion? No, neither did I until I visited Artestruz.

So come meet these fascinating birds, followed by a nice cup of coffee in the cafeteria afterwards. You won’t regret it!

Visit the Natural Wonders of the Drach Caves

If you’re looking to add a touch of adventure and mystery to your Mallorca itinerary, a visit to the Cuevas del Drach (Drach Caves) is a must. These fantastical caves are one of the island’s most famous natural attractions, and for good reason. With stalactites and stalagmites that look like something out of a fantasy novel and one of the largest underground lakes in the world, it’s a surreal experience that’s perfect for a rainy November day. Sure, it’s touristy, but it’s worth the trip!

Explore the Mountain Villages

Perfect to combine with a spot of hiking, Mallorca’s mountain villages are a real treat. The hilltop village of Valldemossa is famous for its charming charming stone houses and winding streets, and is also where Chopin and George Sand spent a winter back in 1838. You can explore the monastery where they stayed, do a bit of shopping, or simply soak in the surroundings with a café con leche. 

Dazzling Deià is another top choice. This picture-perfect village has long been a favorite among artists, writers, and musicians, drawn to its bohemian vibe and stunning views. The terracotta rooftops and lush olive groves give it a dreamy Mediterranean feel, and it’s the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon, especially in low season. 

Wander its narrow streets, explore the small art galleries, or visit Robert Graves House, where the British writer and poet lived from 1929 until his death in 1975. A short walk down to Cala Deià is also worth the trip. 

Go Hiking

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status, a visit to the Tramuntana mountains is an absolute must for anyone who loves hiking and dreamy views. Stretching for almost 90km along the island’s western coast, the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range offers countless hiking trails for all fitness levels and tastes. 

While the summer heat makes hiking here a sweaty and even dangerous feat, the cool and mild temperatures of November are perfect for exploring the beautiful autumn landscapes. Check out some of the best mountain hikes here. Coastal trails are also perfect this time of year as you can finish off with a refreshing dip!

See Mallorca by Bike

Mallorca has long been a haven for cyclists, and November offers the perfect opportunity to explore the island’s cycling routes without the sweltering summer heat or crowds of the peak season. The cooler temperatures, crisp air, and quiet roads make for an ideal setup for both amateur and experienced cyclists. With highs of around 19℃ (66℉), it’s just warm enough to stay comfortable on long rides without overheating.

The island’s diverse terrain means you can take your pick: from flat coastal roads with views of the glittering Mediterranean to the more challenging climbs of the Tramuntana mountains, where hairpin bends and dramatic vistas await. A favorite for those up for the challenge is the iconic Sa Calobra climb – a steep, winding road with 26 hairpin turns that takes you down to a stunning cove before making you work your way back up again.

November’s quieter vibe also means you’ll share the roads with fewer cars and more fellow cyclists. Plus, after a good ride, nothing beats stopping off at a local café for a coffee and some traditional almond cake to refuel.

If you’re planning on cycling, make sure to pack a good windbreaker and some layers – mornings and evenings can be chilly. And don’t forget to keep an eye on the forecast, as those November showers can roll in fast! But on a sunny day, cycling here is pure bliss.

Treat Yourself to a Spa Day

The November rain is the perfect excuse to indulge in a luxurious spa day. Mallorca is home to some incredible hotel spas, and off-season you can often snag great spa deals on sites like Hotel Break.

Whether you’re after a full-body massage, a thermal circuit, or just some downtime in a hot tub with a view, there are plenty of options to choose from. Many hotels on the island offer day passes to their spa facilities, so you don’t even need to stay overnight to enjoy the perks. Imagine spending a rainy afternoon wrapped up in a fluffy robe, sipping herbal tea, and letting all your stress melt away in a sauna – sounds like heaven, right?

What’s on in Mallorca in November? Key Dates and Special Events

Tots Sants (All Saints’ Day), 1st of November

November kicks off with Tots Sants, a Spanish national holiday held every year on November 1st. Originally marking Samhain – the Celtic festival signalling the beginning of winter – over time it was blended with Christian traditions and is now a day to honour the saints and remember loved ones who have passed.

On both All Saints’ Day and November 2nd (All Souls’ Day), people attend special mass services, visit cemeteries, clean and adorn graves with fresh flowers (resulting in more flower sales than any other time of the year), and light candles to pay tribute to their ancestors. Extra bus services to the cemeteries are run for the occasion.

Festive Food

And of course, this wouldn’t be a Spanish celebration without some festive food! In the days leading up to All Saints’ the patisseries and bakeries will be filled with traditional Spanish sweets made with seasonal ingredients like almonds, pine nuts, pumpkins, sweet potato, and chestnuts. Some of the most popular include:

• Panellets – Catalan for “little breads”, these small, round marzipan bites are usually covered in pine nuts but can also covered with toppings like coconut shavings, chocolate or coffee. 
• Huesos de santo – Another marzipan-based sweet treat, huesos de santo (saint bones) are cylindrical tubes made in the shape of bones and traditionally filled with a sweet, egg yolk cream.
• Buñuelos – Fried dough balls often coated with sugar or filled with cream. You can’t go wrong with mini doughnuts!
• Turrón – Though more commonly associated with Christmas, turrón (a type of nougat made from almonds, honey, and sugar) is often seen in markets and homes during All Saints’ Day. 
• Rosaris ensucrats – Unique to this part of Spain, edible rosaries made with sweets, chocolates, and confit fruits are traditionally gifted to children from their godparents. 

While I’m personally not a fan of panellets and huesos de santo because I don’t like marzipan and I find them expensive, I think you should give them a whirl if you have a sweet tooth. 

Top tip: While florists do roaring trade on this day, other businesses such as restaurants may be closed on this public holiday. Check ahead to avoid disappointment.

Check out the Local Autumn Fairs

The Muro Pumpkin Fair, 8th – 10th of November

What could be more autumnal than a pumpkin fair? Held every year on the second weekend of November, Muro’s Fira de sa Carabassa is fun for the whole family. 

Highlights include tasting pumpkin dishes and tapas served up by local restaurants and market stalls, funfair rides, and the biggest pumpkin competition. Previous winners have weighed over 500 kilos! 

There are also plenty of activities for children including pumpkin carving workshops. Muro Council usually publishes the full programme one week before the event. 

Dijous Bo – The Mother of All Fairs, 14th of November

The island’s largest agricultural fair, Dijous Bo (Good Thursday) is the most eagerly awaited event in the Raiguer area of Mallorca. Held in Inca on the third Thursday of November, the annual fair attracts around 200,000 visitors from all over the island.

Originally an agricultural fair celebrating the harvest, Dijous Bo has since grown to include all kinds of unique exhibitions and attractions. You’ll find hundreds of stalls run by farmers and artisans donning their finest traditional Mallorcan clothing and selling all sorts including agricultural machinery, leather goods, olives, pickles, jams, virgin olive oil, cheeses, ceramics, pottery, Mallorcan embroidery, stonework, woodwork, jewellery, handicrafts…

Aside from the bustling market, you’ll also be treated to cooking demonstrations, fashion shows, wine tasting, live music, art exhibitions, a correfoc (fire run), a car show, a giants’ parade, a traditional market and lots of activities for children, including a small fairground. Discover the full list of activities in the official programme.

In fact, Dijous Bo is the culmination of several fairs in the rural town starting at the end of October right up until the day before. The evening before – Dimecres Bo – (Good Wednesday), you can enjoy all types of street food, live music and all-night parties in Inca’s bars and restaurants. This is also the night the annual Mallorcan black pig contest and auction is held (poor pig!) followed by the official opening of the farmers market by the town mayor. 

So if you’d like to get a real feel for Mallorcan culture and tradition and try the local food, make sure to check out the mother of all fairs in Inca.

Good to know: Extra train services are provided to Inca on Dijous Bo and the night of Dimecres Bo, so you can ditch the car and avoid traffic jams and parking problems.

The Caimari Olive Fair, 16th – 17th November

If you like olives, you’ll LOVE Caimari’s autumn olive fair. Held every year on the third Saturday and Sunday of November, La Fira de s’Oliva is a celebration of all things olive, previously featured in The Guardian’s top 10 under-the-radar food festivals in Europe. 

Hosted in one of Mallorca’s most charming country villages, surrounded by olive trees in the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, Caimari’s 700 inhabitants pull out all the stops to decorate the whole village with olive branches, making it the perfect setting for the annual fair. While Caimari has hosted an autumn olive fair since 1998, the small village has a much longer tradition of olive oil production, dating all the way back to the Roman era.

Little stalls line the streets offering tasters of all kinds of olives, as well as pieces of bread drenched in olive oil. Try a sample and experience a world of different flavours influenced by the type of olive and time of harvest. You’ll also find food made with olives,  products made with olive wood, fruit and veg, sausages, honey, almonds, and, of course, wine.

Other highlights of the festival include seeing how olive oil is made on the village square’s working olive press, alongside traditional music and performances. 

The Llubí Honey Fair, 17th of November

Held every year at the end of November, Llubí’s Fira de la Mel is a traditional one-day fair where you can discover the world of honey – rosemary honey, orange blossom honey, honey cakes, honey cosmetics, honey liqueur, honey rum, honeycomb, beeswax…

You can also get free tasters and advice from beekeepers on how to keep your own bees. Check the local council’s website in mid-November for the full programme.

The Mushroom Fair, Manacor de la Vall, 22nd – 24th of November

Coinciding with mushroom season, this weekend fair in Manacor de la Vall celebrates the popular esclata-sang variety, also called ‘Rovellon’. These large, flat mushrooms with an orange-reddish tinge can look a bit mouldy, but are bursting with flavour. This is not only the chance to try all types of locally-grown mushrooms sold at the market stall, but also to taste them in various dishes offered by the local bars and restaurants.

Mushrooms aside, you’ll find a wide variety of activities for all ages, including the Nit de Foc (Fire Night), featuring bonfires, fireworks, a correfoc (fire run), and live music.

You can also expect a traditional parade of Mallorcan giants, handicraft stalls, exhibitions and demonstrations of traditional arts related to mountain life, folk music, dancing and more.  

The Rice Fair (Fira de l’arròs pobler), 23rd – 24th November

Every November, the village of Sa Pobla celebrates its beloved rice fair, a tribute to Arroz Bomba – a staple of Mallorcan cuisine. Known locally as arròs pobler, this short-grain rice is ideal for the island’s famous rice dishes, and the fair is the perfect place to savour it at its best. Stalls showcase traditional dishes like paella and arròs brut, a rich, spiced rice stew that’s been a Mallorcan favorite for generations. Beyond the tastings, the event offers food workshops, live cooking, and a chance to see local rice-growing traditions up close.

Sa Pobla council usually publishes the online programme about a week before the event. 

Palma’s Festival of Light, 11th of November

With its stunning Gothic architecture and stained glass windows, Palma’s iconic Catedral-Basílica de Santa María – better known as La Seu – is always worth a visit, but November is the perfect time.

Aside from smaller crowds, visiting in November gives you the chance to witness the gorgeous Festival of Light. This special event only happens twice a year, once on the 2nd of February and once on the 11th of November, and is the only time when non-residents can visit the cathedral for free (outside of religious services). Find out more about its special significance and what to expect in this blog post.

Christmas Light Switch On, 23rd of November

This year, Palma’s Christmas lights will be turned on the evening of November 23rd, marking the official start of the festive season. The full programme is yet to be announced but usually includes performances by acrobats, dancers, and musicians at Plaça de la Reina and Passeig del Born.

It’s a wonderful way to get in the festive spirit, so make a flask of mulled wine, grab your friends and get in the festive spirit! 

Discover TaPalma, Palma’s Annual Tapas Festival, 27th November – 1st December

Calling all foodies! Now celebrating its 20th year, TaPalma is the island’s ultimate tapas festival, where you can try both traditional and innovative bite-size creations. Kicking off with the TaPalma 2024 Competition at the Palau de Congressos de Palma on November 25th, the festival crowns the city’s best tapas and cocktails before the real fun begins.

From November 27th until the 1st of December, around 50 bars and restaurants across Palma offer specially crafted tapas for around €4, which usually includes three tapas and a beer. The perfect excuse to gather your friends and embark on a bar-hopping tapas adventure, I say! 

Where is it? You’ll find various tapas routes covering central Palma’s neighbourhoods, including Santa Catalina, Paseo Marítimo, and Portixol. To find out which bars and restaurants are participating, download the TaPalma app, available a few weeks before the festival. 

Pros and cons of visiting Mallorca in November

Pros

• Much cheaper than visiting between April and October, with some good deals to be had on accommodation and rental cars.
• The weather’s quite mild, especially compared to Northern Europe. You might even be able to enjoy some sunny days on the beach. 
• No crowds!
• With so many local food fairs, November is fantastic for foodies. 

Cons

• At the end of October, many hotels, restaurants, bars and attractions close until the start of the next season in March/April or even May. This can leave some holiday resorts feeling like ghost towns.
• Many bus lines cease operations.
• Most buildings are not designed for cold weather, so instead of cosy autumnal vibes, you might feel humid, cold and wet.
• With the clocks going back at the end of October, the days are noticeably shorter now. 

Is November a good month to visit Mallorca?

Visiting in November is a totally different experience to visiting in summer. This can be good or bad, depending on your tastes. November is not the month for a beach holiday or buzzing nightlife.

On the other hand, November is a fantastic month if you dislike crowds and don’t mind cooler weather. It’s also a great time for hiking, sightseeing, and trying yummy bites at all the food fairs.

Have you visited Mallorca in November? What did you think? Tell me about it in the comments section! 👇