Updated 2 Nov 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is September 2027 a good month to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Busy — the typical September day in Palma de Mallorca is busier than 75% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in September, 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.
September is one of Palma de Mallorca's busiest months: hot and wet, around 28°C / 83°F with rain on about 10 days, and Busy on 12 of 30 days.
Probably not. The typical September day in Palma de Mallorca is Busy, and 20 of the 30 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 28 °C by day, with rain on about 10 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 26 of the 30 days, 3 at once on Monday 6 September. Early September is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 62%, against 76% in mid September. For similar weather with fewer people, come in October or April. The crush is at the cathedral quarter on cruise mornings; the quiet is at Bellver's pinewood.
In short, a hard sell — heavy crowds without the best of the weather.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Palma de Mallorca, September ranks 4th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 11 Sep, busier than 97% of the year; its lightest is Thu 2 Sep at 51%.
⚠︎ Weekends run heavy — the 4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th 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 →
Pack for wet first — rain on 10 of 30 days.
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
Refilling costs nothing and saves the walk to find a shop.
See water bottles →
How busy is Palma de Mallorca in September?
The busiest days are the 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, and 16 more. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 1st–3rd.
Ships call on 26 of 30 days, a typical call day carrying at least 4,700 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 51% of the year and its heaviest at 97%, so where you land inside it matters. All four Saturdays run Packed. Daylight runs about 12 hours.
Either side of it, August is busier still and October is about half as busy.
Weekends run heavy — the 4th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th all sit Busy or Packed. If your dates can flex, a midweek arrival is the single easiest win.
Wed 01 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Seven Seas Prestige — guest capacity 850 07:00–15:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 1 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and the Netherlands. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 850 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–15:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 02 Sep Lively busier than 51% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 2 Sep 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-2027-09-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 03 Sep Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 09:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 3 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 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. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 04 Sep Packed busier than 93% 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 4 Sep 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 3 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-2027-09-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 05 Sep Lively busier than 51% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 5 Sep 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-2027-09-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 06 Sep Packed busier than 93% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 04:00–22:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–15:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 6 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 12,416 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 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-2027-09-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 07 Sep Busy busier than 80% 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 7 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,704 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 5 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-2027-09-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 08 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 08:00–18:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
- Queen Elizabeth — guest capacity 2,081
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 8 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,823 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany school holidays; Spain public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 7 Sep (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-2027-09-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 09 Sep Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 9 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,194 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 10 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-2027-09-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 10 Sep Lively busier than 55% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Fascinosa — guest capacity 3,014 09:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 10 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,014 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 09:00–16:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 11 Sep Packed busier than 97% 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 11 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: Germany school holidays; Spain public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Fri 10 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-2027-09-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 12 Sep Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 12 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,216 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 10 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-2027-09-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 13 Sep Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- 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 13 Sep 2027 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. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 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-2027-09-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 14 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 14 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 15 Sep Busy busier than 79% of days here · ⚓2 · Spain public holiday
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 04:00–02:00
- Oceania Nautica Aurelia — guest capacity 698 12:00–20:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 15 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,204 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–20:00. Why: Spain public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 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-2027-09-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 16 Sep Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓1
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 04:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 16 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,890 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 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-2027-09-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 17 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2
- Marella Explorer 2 — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–17:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 02:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 17 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,704 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Tue 14 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-2027-09-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 18 Sep Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Resilient Lady — guest capacity 2,770 12:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 18 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,000 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 17 Sep (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-2027-09-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 19 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓3
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
- MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 08:00–20:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 19 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,414 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Tue 21 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-2027-09-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 20 Sep Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 20 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. Why: Germany public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Tue 21 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-2027-09-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 21 Sep Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 21 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 22 Sep Lively busier than 51% of days here
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 22 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 23 Sep Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓3
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 09:00–18:00
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 22:00–?
- Norwegian Viva — guest capacity 3,215 13:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 23 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,735 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 22 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-2027-09-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 24 Sep Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓2
- Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 08:00–22:00
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 24 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 1,144 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-2027-09-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 25 Sep Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3
- 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 25 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Fri 24 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-2027-09-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 26 Sep Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓3
- Emerald Sakara — guest capacity 100
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–19:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 26 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,546 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Fri 24 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-2027-09-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 27 Sep Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3
- 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 27 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,840 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Sun 26 Sep (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-2027-09-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 28 Sep Busy busier than 76% of days here · ⚓2
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff 2 — guest capacity 2,534 22:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 28 Sep 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,348 guests at double occupancy. Nearest calmer day: Wed 29 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-2027-09-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 29 Sep Lively busier than 51% of days here
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 29 Sep 2027 is forecast Lively. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-09-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 30 Sep Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2
- AIDAstella — guest capacity 2,194 05:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff 3 — guest capacity 2,506 04:00–02:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 30 Sep 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,700 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Wed 29 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-2027-09-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 2 Nov 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of September is quietest in Palma de Mallorca?
Early September is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 62%, against 76% in mid September.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 1st–3rd is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- 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.
September weather in Palma de Mallorca
Real heat — around 28°C / 83°F by day, so pace the afternoons and carry water, with rain on about 10 days, so keep a layer handy.
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 September
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.
