Santa Ponsa

What’s the weather like in Santa Ponsa in December?

The Santa Ponsa weather in December is mild and enjoyable, with frequent warm and sunny days. This resort on Majorca’s south coast gets more rain in December than in the colder winter months and spring, but showers don’t usually last too long. Santa Ponsa is quiet in December and with the pleasant weather, it’s a perfect time to walk in the hills or along the beaches.

Geographical influences

Santa Ponsa is on the south west coast of Majorca, near Palma and Magaluf. These resorts can have a slightly colder and wetter climate compared to the north east of the island, thanks to the inland mountains lowering the temperature. The warm Mediterranean seas around Santa Ponsa is another reason why December is so mild.

Averages

The average temperature’s 17°C at this time of the year, but lows can sometimes reach 5°C on colder days so you’ll need to be prepared and take a sweater. The weather in Santa Ponsa in December produces an average of 69mm of rainfall and it makes sense to bring an umbrella too, to take cover from the passing showers. The sun will often break up the clouds though and you’ll get up to nine hours of Mediterranean sunshine each day. The sun doesn’t set until around 5.30pm for much of the month, which gives you lots of time to explore Santa Ponsa during the day. The average sea temperature is a chilly 16°C so you probably won’t be taking a swim very often.