Ibiza in summer: when to come, what to expect and how to plan
Summer in Ibiza runs from June to September, although the season starts stirring in late April, when hotels reopen and the clubs hold their first weekends, and winds down in mid-October. Over those months it hardly rains: according to AEMET, the Spanish met office, July averages less than one rainy day and more than 330 hours of sunshine. The sea goes from around 22°C in June to 26°C in August and stays warm through September.
What changes from month to month is the crowd and the price. June and the second half of September are the most pleasant months for most people; July and August are the busiest and dearest (in August 2026 a hotel night in Ibiza and Formentera cost €285.70 on average, according to the IBESTAT statistics office). And between 1 June and 30 September there is a daily cap on vehicles, so bringing your own car on the ferry may need a permit.
This section has three guides:
- Ibiza in summer, June to September: what each month is like, coping with the heat, what to book early, quieter beaches and the summer fiestas.
- The best time to visit Ibiza: the whole year in one table and our pick depending on whether you come to party, to rest, to hike or to save.
- Ibiza with kids: family-friendly areas to stay, calm beaches with lifeguards, plans for every age and tips for travelling with a baby.
The Sant Joan bonfires, the Virgen del Carmen sea processions and the August fireworks have their own page, Ibiza's summer fiestas. Coming out of season? The Ibiza in winter section explains what stays open. To pick a beach, all 76 are in our beach guide, and to make plans with people on the island, use the app's calendar.
Articles in this section
Ibiza in summer: a practical guide from June to September
Ibiza in summer month by month: heat, sea temperature, crowds and prices from June to September, what to book early, quieter beaches and 2026's summer fiestas.
12 min read
Best time to visit Ibiza: the year month by month
The best time to visit Ibiza for your trip: weather and sea month by month, when the clubs are open, when it's cheapest, what's open and when the season starts.
8 min read
Ibiza with kids: beaches, activities and where to stay
Ibiza with kids: the easiest areas for a family stay, calm beaches with lifeguards, things to do for every age, tips with a baby and a family budget for 2026.
10 min read
Frequently asked questions
When is summer in Ibiza?
The summer season runs from June to September, with July and August the busiest months. The wider tourist season starts in late April, when hotels reopen and clubs hold their openings, and ends in mid-October with the last closing parties. From November to March the island runs at a residents' pace.
What is the weather like in Ibiza in summer?
Hot, humid and almost dry. Average highs go from about 27°C in June to 30°C in August, with lows of 18-22°C, according to AEMET. The sea is around 22-23°C in June and 26°C in August. During a heatwave temperatures pass 35°C and some nights are hard to sleep through.