Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly

Is October 2026 a good month to visit Palma de Mallorca?

Lively — the typical October day in Palma de Mallorca is busier than 63% of its year.

If you are coming for something that only happens in October, 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.

October 2026 is a shoulder month in Palma de Mallorca: warm and showery, around 24°C / 76°F with rain on about 8 days, Lively on 16 of 31 days — 15 days run Busy or Packed.

Yes. The typical October day in Palma de Mallorca is Lively, and 15 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed. Expect around 24 °C by day, with rain on about 8 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 28 of the 31 days, 4 at once on Friday 30 October. TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca falls on 18 October. Mid October is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 60%, against 74% in early October. The crush is at the cathedral quarter on cruise mornings; the quiet is at Bellver's pinewood. The calmest day is Thursday 8 October, the busiest Sunday 18 October.

In short, a solid middle-ground pick.

Among the 12 months we forecast for Palma de Mallorca, October ranks 6th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sun 18 Oct, busier than 99% of the year; its lightest is Thu 8 Oct at 45%.

Crowds
15/31 busy or packed
0 calm · 16 lively
Weather
24°C / 76°F
rain ~8 days
Value
Strong value
a solid middle-ground pick

⚠︎ Weekends run heavy — the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 18th, 24th and 31st all sit Busy or Packed. If your dates can flex, a midweek arrival is the single easiest win.

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 →

What to pack for Palma de Mallorca in October

Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 8 of 31 days.

A pair of worn walking trainers, seen from above
rain on 8 of 31 days Comfortable walking shoes

The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.

See walking shoes →
Two people walking under one umbrella in the rain
showers arrive without warning Compact umbrella

A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.

See umbrellas →

How busy is Palma de Mallorca in October?

The busiest days are Saturdays — the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st — the weekend peak. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 25th–29th.

Ships call on 28 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 6,045 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 45% of the year and its heaviest at 99%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Saturdays run Busy or Packed. Daylight runs about 11 hours.

Either side of it, September picks up and November is far calmer.

Weekends run heavy — the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 18th, 24th and 31st all sit Busy or Packed. If your dates can flex, a midweek arrival is the single easiest win.
CalmLivelyBusyPacked⚓ ships in port · % = busier than this share of the year · tap any day for its full forecast
Best daysThu 8 · Wed 14 · Wed 28 — The calmest days are the 8th, 14th and 28th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Busiest daysSat 10 · Sun 18 · Sat 24 · Sat 31 — the heaviest of 15 busier days — check the calendar for the rest.
Thu 01 Oct Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓3
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
  • Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
  • Mein Schiff 6 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–02:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 1 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,988 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 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-2026-10-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 02 Oct Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓3
Cruise ⚓
  • Crystal Serenity — guest capacity 740 08:00–18:00
  • MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–21:00
  • Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 2 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,162 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 30 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-2026-10-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 03 Oct Busy busier than 84% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 06:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 3 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,324 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 4 Oct (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-2026-10-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 04 Oct Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓4
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
  • Scenic Eclipse 2 — guest capacity 228
  • Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–18:00
  • Spirit of Adventure — guest capacity 999 08:00–17:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 4 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,673 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 05 Oct Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
  • Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
  • Oceania Insignia — guest capacity 698 09:00–18:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 5 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,198 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 4 Oct (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-2026-10-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 06 Oct Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
‹ Mon 5 Oct·Wed 7 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 06:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 06:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 6 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 07 Oct Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Douglas Mawson — guest capacity 154
  • Queen Victoria — guest capacity 2,074

Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 7 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,228 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 08 Oct Lively busier than 45% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 8 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 09 Oct Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Spain public holiday
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–21:00
  • Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 9 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,422 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: Germany school holidays; Spain public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Thu 8 Oct (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-2026-10-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 10 Oct Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 06:00–22:00
  • Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00
  • ms Europa 2 — guest capacity 516 05:00–20:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 10 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,180 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Nearest calmer day: Fri 9 Oct (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-2026-10-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 11 Oct Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 6 — guest capacity 2,534 22:00–?
  • Norwegian Escape — guest capacity 4,266 07:00–18:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 11 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,800 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 12 Oct Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays; Spain public holiday
Cruise ⚓
  • Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
  • Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 12 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,950 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 11 Oct (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-2026-10-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 13 Oct Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 06:00–22:00
  • Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 13:00–21:00
  • Viking Mira — guest capacity 998

Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 13 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,045 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 14 Oct Lively busier than 46% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • SeaDream II — guest capacity 112

Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 14 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 112 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 15 Oct Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Wed 14 Oct·Fri 16 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 04:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 15 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,534 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 16 Oct Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Sakara — guest capacity 100
  • Le Boreal — guest capacity 224 08:00–19:00
  • MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–21:00
  • Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 16 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,746 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 15 Oct (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-2026-10-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 17 Oct Packed busier than 85% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
  • MS Hamburg — guest capacity 394 08:00–21:00
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 06:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 17 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,718 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 16 Oct (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-2026-10-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 18 Oct Packed busier than 99% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays · TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca

Event on this day

TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca

18 Oct 2026

Palma's running Sunday: closed streets along the bay and through the old town, thousands of international runners who flew in for the weekend, and the cathedral as the course's backdrop.

worldsmarathons.com ↗

WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Le Boreal — guest capacity 224 12:00–18:00
  • Mein Schiff 6 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 18 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,758 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France; TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca. Nearest calmer day: Mon 19 Oct (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-2026-10-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 19 Oct Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Sun 18 Oct·Tue 20 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 08:00–19:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
  • Ritz Carlton Ilma — guest capacity 448 08:00–19:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 19 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,058 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–19:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 20 Oct Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Emerald Sakara — guest capacity 100
  • Island Princess — guest capacity 2,214 08:00–18:00
  • MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 09:00–20:00
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 06:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 20 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,068 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 21 Oct Busy busier than 70% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 08:00–18:00
  • Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 04:00–02:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 21 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,358 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Tue 20 Oct (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-2026-10-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 22 Oct Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
  • Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
  • Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 10:00–18:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 22 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,008 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Oct (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-2026-10-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 23 Oct Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Thu 22 Oct·Sat 24 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 09:00–21:00
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–21:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 23 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 4,888 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 24 Oct Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 06:00–22:00
  • Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 24 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,664 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 23 Oct (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-2026-10-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sun 25 Oct Lively busier than 58% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAmar — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
  • Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 22:00–?
  • Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 08:00–21:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 25 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,914 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany, the Netherlands and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Mon 26 Oct Lively busier than 63% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Sun 25 Oct·Tue 27 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 04:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 5 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
  • Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 26 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,874 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Tue 27 Oct Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
‹ Mon 26 Oct·Wed 28 Oct ›This day in full →Ships in port 06:00–22:00
Cruise ⚓
  • Marella Discovery 2 — guest capacity 1,832 06:00–22:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 27 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,832 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Wed 28 Oct Lively busier than 46% of days here · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓ No ships scheduled — confirmed by the port schedule.

Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 28 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Thu 29 Oct Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • Mein Schiff 7 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
  • SeaDream I — guest capacity 112
  • Wind Spirit — guest capacity 148 08:00–16:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 29 Oct 2026 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 2,794 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2026-10-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Fri 30 Oct Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓4 · Germany school holidays
WhyGermany school holidays; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • MSC Grandiosa — guest capacity 4,888 09:00–21:00
  • Norwegian Escape — guest capacity 4,266 11:00–18:00
  • Oceania Allura — guest capacity 1,200 13:00–20:00
  • Wind Star — guest capacity 148 08:00–16:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 30 Oct 2026 is forecast Busy. 4 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,502 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 29 Oct (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-2026-10-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

Sat 31 Oct Packed busier than 88% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany public holiday
WhyGermany public holiday; Sweden public holiday; France school holidays
Cruise ⚓
  • AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
  • Emerald Azzurra — guest capacity 100
  • Marella Explorer — guest capacity 1,924 06:00–02:00
  • Star Flyer — guest capacity 170
  • Wind Surf — guest capacity 342 08:00–16:00

Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 31 Oct 2026 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,936 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Sweden public holiday; France school holidays. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Oct (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-2026-10-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)

How does November compare? →

Which week of October is quietest in Palma de Mallorca?

Early
Busy
74%
Mid
Lively
60%
Late
Lively
63%

Mid October is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 60%, against 74% in early October.

Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds

–9am
Own the morning.The day-trip wave lands mid-morning; the headline sights before nine are effectively yours.
10–5
Go where the day-trippers don't.Away from the headline sights it stays manageable all day. Save the marquee ones.
5pm+
Take the city back.Day-trippers leave by early evening — the same squares empty out and the light is better.

Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.

See skip-the-line options for Palma de Mallorca →

October weather in Palma de Mallorca

Comfortably warm — around 24°C / 76°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 8 days, so keep a layer handy.

Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.

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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.

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