Playa de Fornells Weather

Playa de Fornells Weather
Playa de Fornells lies in the north-east of Menorca and enjoys a western Mediterranean climate, with over 300 days of sunshine each year, hot summers and mild winters. Clear, blue skies are virtually guaranteed throughout the long summer season, yet the temperature rarely gets too hot. Visitors can expect temperatures of around 28ºC in July and August, with fairly high humidity, and it may well reach 30ºC, but a cooling breeze will help keep things comfortable. From early May to late September/early October, Playa de Fornells shouldn’t disappoint anyone looking for a sun holiday with ideal conditions for swimming, sailing and watersports.

Weather in Playa de Fornells – Warm, clear sea, perfect for sailing and watersports
Menorca is known as the 'Windy Island' and the dry Tramontana wind does blow from the north for most of the year, although it is strongest in winter. In high summer it is usually welcomed as it cools the temperature and clears the air. The hills around Playa de Fornells Bay offers protection against the wind, hence its popularity as a harbour, but there is enough of a breeze which, combined with the warm, clear sea (25°C in August and still 21°C in October) make this an excellent sailing and windsurfing destination. With dozens of beautiful beaches on this small island, including lots of hidden bays, if the breeze does get a little strong it should be possible to find a sunny haven somewhere.

Playa de Fornells summers are extremely dry with hardly any rain at all in July. Some people will love the heat that comes with high summer, but spring and autumn is still warm with plenty of sunshine – 6 hours a day in March and October, 7 hours in April and September. While still warm and sunny, autumn can be wet, however, and October sees the most rainfall with around 9 days with rain. Spring, early summer or autumn will suit anyone who wants to explore the unspoiled countryside, which is particularly attractive in spring, or indeed anyone who wants to take advantage of lower prices. But the best time to visit really does depend on what kind of holiday you’re looking for, and how just much sun you want.