What is the cost of living in Palma, Spain?

Cost of living in Palma is about 77% of the US baseline, based on Spain's World Bank PPP index.

What is the best month to work remotely from Palma?

October is the best month on average, with 20°C and about 8 rainy days.

What timezone is Palma in?

Palma uses Europe/Madrid (+1h UTC from UTC).

What languages are spoken in Palma?

Main languages in Palma include Spanish and Catalan.

How livable is Spain for remote workers?

Spain has high livability for remote workers (80/100), with safety at 79/100, healthcare access at 84/100, and digital infrastructure at 85/100.

Is Palma good for digital nomads?

Palma suits remote workers who want 77% US cost of living, Europe/Madrid (+1h UTC), and high country livability (80/100). October is the best month on average (20°C). 2 main languages are listed for day-to-day communication.

Is Palma coastal or mountainous?

Palma is inland — it is not flagged as coastal or mountainous in our geography data.

Palma, Spain: Remote Work City Guide

Timezone: Europe/Madrid · +1h UTC

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About Palma

Last updated August 2, 2026

Palma, the provincial capital of Balearic Islands, has a cost of living at 77% of the US baseline and uses Europe/Madrid (+1h UTC), with Spanish, Catalan among its main languages. The city sits at an elevation of about 34 m. The best month for moderate weather is October, with an average of 20°C and about 8 rainy days. Livability is high, with high safety (79), high healthcare (84), and very high digital infrastructure (85).

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Key metrics

86 match

Recommended travel month

October

Year-round average

Cost of living

77% of US

Compared to US index (100)

Temperature

17–23°C

Target -10–50°C

Rainfall

8 rainy days

54 mm/mo · target 0–31 days

Work hours

5PM–2AM

0h overlap with your schedule

Languages

Spanish, Catalan

Population

438K

Livability

High

Safety

High

Healthcare

High

Digital

Very high

Climate chart

Climate by month

Monthly climate averages for this city
Month	Avg temp (°C)	Low–high (°C)	Rainfall (mm)	Rainy days
Jan	12	9–14	36	6.6
Feb	12	9–14	33	6.4
Mar	13	10–16	27	5.3
Apr	16	12–19	38	7
May	19	16–23	31	5
Jun	23	19–27	18	3.6
Jul	26	22–30	6	2
Aug	27	23–31	17	3.5
Sep	23	20–27	45	7
Oct	20	17–23	54	8.3
Nov	16	13–18	52	8
Dec	13	11–15	38	6.3

Match score breakdown

How this city compares to your filters. Each factor is scored 0–100%, then multiplied by its weight.

Factor	Actual	Your preference	Score	Weight	Contribution
Cost of living	77% of US	No preference	100%	18%	18.0 pts
Work hours	0h overlap · 5PM–2AM	08:00–17:00 (America/Los Angeles)	32%	18%	5.7 pts
Temperature	17–23°C	No preference	100%	14%	14.0 pts
Precipitation	54 mm/mo · 8 rainy days	No preference	100%	12%	12.0 pts
Language	Spanish, Catalan	No preference	100%	10%	10.0 pts
Livability	High	No preference	89%	10%	8.9 pts
Terrain	Neither coastal nor mountainous	No preference	100%	8%	8.0 pts
Population	438K	No preference	100%	7%	7.0 pts
Popular destination	Strong online profile	Article depth and notability	67%	3%	2.0 pts
Overall match			86	100%	86