Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is August 2027 a good month to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Packed — August is Palma de Mallorca's busiest month: the typical day is busier than 85% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in August, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Palma de Mallorca's own year — not a headcount.
August is Palma de Mallorca at its busiest: hot and showery, around 32°C / 90°F, and Packed on 16 of 31 days.
It depends. The typical August day in Palma de Mallorca is Packed, and 29 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 32 °C by day, with rain on about 5 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in the Netherlands, Germany and France. Cruise ships call on 28 of the 31 days, 3 at once on Monday 2 August. Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 82%, against 87% in early August. For similar weather with fewer people, come in September or May. The crush is at the cathedral quarter on cruise mornings; the quiet is at Bellver's pinewood.
In short, worth it for the peak buzz, if you can take the crowds.
Across the 12 months we forecast for Palma de Mallorca, August is the busiest of them all. Its heaviest day is Sat 14 Aug, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Wed 25 Aug at 64%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Plan around the heat — around 32°C by day.
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See walking shoes →How busy is Palma de Mallorca in August?
The busiest days are the 2nd, 7th, 14th and 28th, and 25 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively.
Ships call on 28 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 5,841 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 64% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Sundays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, July is a little calmer and September is a little calmer.
The calmest days are the 4th, 25th and 26th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Sun 01 Aug Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–18:00
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 1 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,436 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 02 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 2 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,840 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Tue 3 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 03 Aug Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 3 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 04 Aug Busy busier than 66% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 4 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). The day in full, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 05 Aug Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 10:00–19:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 5 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 10:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 06 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Explorer 2 — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 6 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 07 Aug Packed busier than 98% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 7 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,230 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 08 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
- Britannia — guest capacity 3,647
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 8 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,841 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 09 Aug Packed busier than 86% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 9 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 6 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 10 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 10 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,704 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 11 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 08:00–18:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 11 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,742 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 12 Aug Busy busier than 68% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 12 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 754 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Jul (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 13 Aug Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Carnival Sunshine — guest capacity 3,002 08:00–17:00
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 09:00–16:00
- Le Bougainville — guest capacity 184 08:00–19:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 13 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,200 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 12 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 14 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00
- ms Europa 2 — guest capacity 516 12:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 14 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,086 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 15 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 15 Aug Busy busier than 72% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- ms Europa 2 — guest capacity 516 20:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 15 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands school holidays; France public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 516 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 16 Aug Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 08:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 16 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,648 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 15 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 17 Aug Busy busier than 78% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 17 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 18 Aug Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 18 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,081 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 19 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 19 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,084 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 18 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 20 Aug Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
- Seven Seas Mariner — guest capacity 708 08:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 20 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,598 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 21 Aug Packed busier than 97% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 21 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,230 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 20 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 22 Aug Busy busier than 82% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
- MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 22 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,208 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 23 Aug Packed busier than 89% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Aurora — guest capacity 1,874
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 23 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,484 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Sun 22 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 24 Aug Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 24 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 25 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 25 Aug Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 25 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 26 Aug Lively busier than 64% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 26 Aug 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 27 Aug Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 09:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 27 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,014 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–16:00. Nearest calmer day: Thu 26 Aug (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 28 Aug Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 28 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 27 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 29 Aug Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 29 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,084 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 27 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 30 Aug Packed busier than 96% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 30 Aug 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,840 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; UK public holiday; Netherlands school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Tue 31 Aug (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 31 Aug Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
- Oceania Sonata — guest capacity 1,338 07:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 31 Aug 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,152 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Wed 1 Sep (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-08-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of August is quietest in Palma de Mallorca?
Late August is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 82%, against 87% in early August.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
August weather in Palma de Mallorca
Real heat — around 32°C / 90°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 5 days.
Book beds and the big-ticket sights well ahead, and start your days by eight — in a month this full, the early hours are the only uncrowded ones.
More about Palma de Mallorca in August
Based on: Spain's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.




