🌡️ Extreme heat🔥 Wildfire

Natural hazards Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)

Spain · total risk 46% (High) — our indicative estimate for a two-week stay in high season, based on 2017–2025.

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In our estimate, Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca) scores a total risk of 46% (high). The main natural hazards for a summer holiday are extreme heat (40%) and wildfire (10%). Below you'll find the full profile, what happened in recent years, the best time to travel and practical travel advice.

Risk profile

🔥 Wildfire10% · Modest

🌡️ Extreme heat40% · High

🌊 Flooding8% · Low

⛈️ Storm / severe weather9% · Low

🌋 Seismic / volcanic2% · Low

Percentage = indicative chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by this hazard. Based on 2017–2025, not an official forecast.

When is the best time to visit Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)?

Peak-risk months: July – August · Autumn: chance of heavy storms

Jan15°

Feb16°

Mar18°

Apr20°

May24°

Jun28°

Jul32°

Aug32°

Sep28°

Oct24°

Nov19°

Dec16°

Avg. maximum temperature per month · climate normal 2019–2024 (ERA5)

What happened here? (2017–2025)

2023Heatwaves and record-warm sea (30 °C+) around the islands
2024Heavy autumn storms and local flooding
2025Repeated heat warnings; increasing tropical nights

Travel advice

Relatively favourable within the Mediterranean: limited fire danger, but heat and warm nights increase every year.

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)?

In our indicative estimate, Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca) scores a total risk of 46% (high): the chance that a two-week stay in high season is noticeably disrupted by natural hazards — from smoke or heat stress to evacuation. This is based on the historical frequency in 2017–2025 and is not an official forecast. Most holidays pass without incident even in higher-risk areas; always check the live map and local warnings just before departure.

What is the biggest natural hazard in Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)?

Extreme heat is the dominant risk at 40%, followed by wildfire (10%). Relatively favourable within the Mediterranean: limited fire danger, but heat and warm nights increase every year.

When is the best time to visit Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)?

Peak-risk months: July – August · Autumn: chance of heavy storms. Outside the peak months the risk of natural hazards is considerably lower, and it is also quieter and often cheaper.

Travel guides for this region

The safest sunny holiday with children: where the risk is lowest With children, you want sun and safety: no stifling heat, no forest fire evacuations. Which warm destinations combine the lowest natural risk with comfort — and which places should you avoid during peak season? Mallorca & the Balearics: what about the heat? The Balearics are one of the most favourable choices around the Mediterranean — low wildfire risk, but summer heat and warm nights are increasing every year. When is the best time to go?

Check the current risk for Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)

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The percentages are indicative estimates based on the historical frequency and scale of events in 2017–2025 (EFFIS/Copernicus, EM-DAT, national weather services). They are not an official forecast. The live fire danger above is official, current data. Just before departure, consult the live map and local warnings.