With children in Mallorca in bad weather: aquarium, caves and the train to Sóller
Wetter Mallorca editorial team · · 2 min read
Mallorca has its most rainy days in November and its coolest days in winter: in Palma it rains on 8.1 days in November on average, and in January the daily high averages 16.3 °C, according to AEMET (averages for 2011 to 2025). With children, good fits are Palma Aquarium, the Caves of Drach near Porto Cristo and the train from Palma to Sóller.
When the weather in Mallorca does not play along
According to daily records from AEMET OpenData for the Palma Puerto station, November has the most rainy days: 8.1 days with at least 1 mm on average over 2011 to 2025. March follows with 6.1 and January with 6.0. In January the average high is 16.3 °C and the low 8.7 °C, and February has the coolest nights at 8.6 °C. These are averages, not a forecast. The November page covers the month in detail and the calendar the whole year.
Palma Aquarium
Palma Aquarium sits in Palma near the Playa de Palma and has been open since 2007, according to Wikipedia. Its 55 tanks hold some 700 species from the Mediterranean and tropical seas, along with living coral. The Big Blue shark tank is 8.5 m deep and, according to Wikipedia, is considered the deepest shark tank in Europe. The tanks are the core, but according to Wikipedia there is also a Mediterranean garden and a rooftop jungle, so parts of the visit are open-air.
The Caves of Drach near Porto Cristo
The Caves of Drach, in the municipality of Manacor, are four connected caves, according to Wikipedia. Inside lies Lake Martel, about 115 m long, where musicians in boats traditionally play a short classical concert at the end of the visit. Underground the rain outside does not matter, but the drive to the east coast takes time, so plan a whole morning.
By train to Sóller
According to the railway's own history page, the train from Palma to Sóller was officially opened on 16 April 1912 and has run on electric traction since 14 July 1929. The line runs via Bunyola and passes under the mountains through a tunnel 2856 m long. Since 4 October 1913, Mallorca's first electric tram has also run from Sóller to Port de Sóller. The ride itself is the outing, sitting in a carriage under a roof.
Plan B by the weather
Whether a day turns wet is a question for the forecast, not the climate average. In thunderstorms, the 112 Illes Balears emergency service advises keeping away from torrents and not crossing flooded areas on foot or by car. Current AEMET warnings are on the weather warnings page. With children, it helps to settle the indoor plan the evening before.
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Frequently asked questions
What can you do with children in Mallorca when it rains?
Visit Palma Aquarium, tour the Caves of Drach near Porto Cristo or take the train from Palma to Sóller. All three trips happen mostly indoors or underground.
How deep is the shark tank at Palma Aquarium?
8.5 m. According to Wikipedia, the Big Blue tank is considered the deepest shark tank in Europe.
How long has the train from Palma to Sóller been running?
Since 16 April 1912, according to the railway's own history. It has been electric since 14 July 1929, and the tram to Port de Sóller has run since 4 October 1913.
How cold does Mallorca get in January?
In Palma the average January high is 16.3 °C and the average low 8.7 °C, averaged over 2011 to 2025 according to AEMET.
Text written with AI and automatically checked against editorial rules before publication. Figures come from the linked sources. Wetter Mallorca is not an official weather service.
