Mallorca in January: weather, temperatures and rain days

1What the weather is like in Mallorca in January

In January Mallorca has a Mediterranean kind of winter: mild by day, cool at night, with sun and rain taking turns. No other month has a lower average high at the station.

On average over the years 2011 to 2025, the Palma de Mallorca CMT station reaches 16.3 °C by day and 8.7 °C at night in January. On 6.0 days at least 1 mm of rain falls, adding up to 42.8 mm in the month.

For comparison: in December the average high is 17.8 °C, in February it is 16.4 °C. For rainfall, January ranks number 4 of 12 months. The wettest is November with 87.3 mm, the driest is July with 2.7 mm.

Individual days deviate strongly from the average. The highest value for January in the years 2011 to 2025 was 24.2 °C on 29 January 2021, the lowest 2.5 °C on 17 January 2017.

The figures apply to Palma right on the coast. Inland and in the Serra de Tramuntana, the weather can turn out very different on the same day.

2Day by day: January in Palma in the calendar

The calendar shows for each day in January the average high and low for the years 2011 to 2025 and the share of years in which at least 1 mm of rain fell on that date. These are averages from past years and not a forecast. For the next few days, see the live forecast for Mallorca.

Averages of past years, not a forecast. Station: PALMA DE MALLORCA CMT. Data: NOAA GHCN-Daily.

3Sea temperature in Mallorca in January

Off the Bay of Palma the sea averages 15.4 °C in January. In December it is 17.0 °C, in February 14.5 °C. For most people that is too cold for a longer swim. If you want to get in anyway, plan short dips or a wetsuit.

The value comes from the NOAA OISST satellite analysis for open water off the bay, averaged over 2011 to 2025. In shallow coves and right at the beach the water can be warmer or colder.

4What to pack for Mallorca in January

Pack in layers for January: jumper, long trousers and a windproof jacket for mornings and evenings, plus a T-shirt for sunny midday hours. A rain jacket or a small umbrella belongs in your luggage, and so do sturdy shoes. You only need swimwear if your accommodation has a heated pool.

5Which activities suit the weather in January

• Beach: Walks on the empty beach yes, swimming only for the hardy.
• Boat trip: Outings depend on wind and sea conditions. Check in advance whether your provider runs trips in winter.
• Hiking: Good conditions on dry days. In the mountains it can be much cooler than in Palma.
• Caves: Independent of the weather and therefore a good fallback for rain days.
• City: In January Palma can be explored on foot without heat. Museums and market halls help when it rains.

The climate table for Mallorca and the overview of the best time to visit show how January fits into the whole year. Right next to it are December and February. The travel guide mallorcaplaner.com collects ideas for outings.