Mallorca or Ibiza in July?
On climate data, Ibiza comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
MallorcaPhoto: Andrés Nieto Porras from Palma de Mallorca, España · CC BY-SA 2.0
IbizaPhoto: UnFUG-Fabi · CC0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Mallorca | Ibiza |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 29 °C ★ | 27 °C |
| Night | 24 °C | 24 °C ★ |
| Sea | 25 °C ★ | 25 °C |
| Rainy days | 1 rainy days | 0 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 9 h/day | 9 h/day |
Winner by travel type
Mallorca or Ibiza in July: the short answer
In July, Ibiza comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Mallorca 88/100 vs Ibiza 92/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Mallorca averages a climate score of 72/100, Ibiza 73/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
By day, Mallorca sits near 29 °C and Ibiza near 27 °C — warmer in Mallorca. At night it is roughly 24 °C versus 24 °C.
On rain, Mallorca sees about 1 rainy days in July and Ibiza about 0 — drier in Ibiza. Sunshine is comparable (9 vs 9 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 25 °C at Mallorca and 25 °C at Ibiza — warmer for swimming at Mallorca. Over the year, Mallorca is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in June, July, August, September and October, Ibiza in June, July, August, September and October. Peak sea warmth is August for Mallorca and August for Ibiza.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Mallorca records roughly 60 rainy days and Ibiza about 50 — the drier of the two overall is Ibiza. At their sunniest, Mallorca reaches about 9 hours of sun a day (June) and Ibiza about 9 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Mallorca is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Ibiza peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Ibiza scores higher in July.
City breaks: Ibiza scores higher in July.
Active & hiking: Ibiza scores higher in July.
Family: Ibiza scores higher in July.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For July specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Ibiza carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Mallorca if its strong months and profile match your plan, Ibiza if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.