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St. Philip's Castle

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Address: Castell de Sant Felip, Palma de Mallorca vicinity, Balearic Islands, Spain
Hours: Daily 9:00am-6:00pm (seasonal variation)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit St. Philip's Castle

Late spring through early autumn for the best weather and views; shoulder seasons are quieter.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 18-30°C
Warm, dry weather; the castle enjoys long daylight hours for views over the bay.
Shoulder season
April & October · 14-22°C
Fewer tourists and pleasant walking temperatures.

Weather & Climate near St. Philip's Castle

Climate

Temperate climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (544 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 8° - 14° 11° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
February Good 8° - 15° 11° 50 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.6h
March Very Good 8° - 16° 12° 43 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 18° 14° 46 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.5 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Excellent 14° - 22° 18° 32 mm some cloud 80% 4.0 m/s 1.7 very high 14.2h
June Ideal 17° - 25° 21° 15 mm mostly sunny 78% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
July Ideal 20° - 29° 25° 3 mm clear 75% 4.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
August Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 20 mm mostly sunny 74% 3.7 m/s 1.8 very high 13.5h
September Excellent 19° - 27° 23° 51 mm some cloud 73% 3.7 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Excellent 16° - 22° 19° 81 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Good 11° - 18° 15° 73 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.5 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
December Good 9° - 15° 12° 69 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to St. Philip's Castle

From Palma de Mallorca, take the Ma-11/MA-19 coastal roads toward the area of the fortress; parking is available nearby and the last approach is on foot. Local buses serve many points along the coast-check current timetables for stops closest to the site.

Tips for Visiting St. Philip's Castle

  • Try the sunset for dramatic views from the ramparts-light falls beautifully across the harbour.
  • Wear sturdy shoes-the fort's paths are steep and uneven in places.
  • Allow time to read the interpretive panels; the fortress's 18th-century bastions are more legible than they first appear.