Mallorca month by month
Mallorca in January
In January the daytime high at Palma airport averages 15.2 °C and the night low 3.8 °C, with 37 mm of rain on 5.7 rainy days; the sea is around 14.5 °C. The sun shines for 163 hours over the month, and the sea is 11.7 °C cooler than in August, when it is warmest.
Weather in January
Monthly averages for Palma airport (AEMET, 1981-2010), with the month before and after. Sea: Puertos del Estado data for 2003-2022, cited by mallorca.com.
| Month | December | January | February |
|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16.1 | 15.2 | 15.4 |
| Low °C | 5.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Rain (mm) | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Rainy days | 6.4 | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Sun (hours) | 152 | 163 | 166 |
| Sea °C | 16.0 | 14.5 | 13.7 |
Sea and swimming
Puertos del Estado data (2003-2022, via mallorca.com) puts the sea at 14.5 °C in January. The sea is warmest in August (26.2 °C), 11.7 °C warmer than in January. According to this data, the sea stays above 20 °C from June to October.
What's on in January
The calendar has no events for this month yet; below are the festivals and annual events.
Festivals and annual events in January
Recurring dates are given by rule, and this year's date only where it is confirmed.
January · Llevant
Sant Antoni in Manacor
- Fixed dates every year: 16 January (the eve) and 17 January (the day of Sant Antoni Abat).
January · Pla de Mallorca
Sant Antoni and the blessing of animals in Muro
- Fixed dates every year: 16 January and 17 January (the day of Sant Antoni Abat).
January · Raiguer
Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla
- Fixed dates every year: the eve (revetla) on 16 January and the day of Sant Antoni Abat on 17 January.
What's open
Hours and closures that differ from summer. The full list is on the winter page.
- Bellver CastleFrom April to September Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00, from October to March 10:00-18:00, on Sundays and holidays 10:00-15:00. Closed on Mondays, also on 1 January, at Easter, on 1 May and on 25 December.
- Capdepera CastleIn winter (1 October-31 March) the castle is open 10:00-17:00, in April 10:00-19:00, from May to September 10:00-20:00, with last entry half an hour before closing. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
- Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves)From November to April the caves are open 10:00-17:00, from May to October 10:00-18:00; closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Walking in January
No trail is recommended for January. The full list of trails with distance, walking time and difficulty is on the trails page. All trails
Plan your trip
Weekly markets run all year, and every day of the week has its own page with towns and times.
- Mallorca in December
- Mallorca in February
- Mallorca month by month
- Mallorca in winter
- Markets by day of the week
- Events calendar
At Palma airport the average daytime high in January is 15.2 °C (AEMET, 1981-2010).Climate data: AEMET, 4 November 2026. Link to this sentence
Questions and answers
Is the sea warm enough to swim in Mallorca in January?
Puertos del Estado data (2003-2022, via mallorca.com) puts the sea at 14.5 °C in January. The sea is warmest in August (26.2 °C), 11.7 °C warmer than in January. According to this data, the sea stays above 20 °C from June to October.
Does it rain a lot in Mallorca in January?
At Palma airport the average rainfall in January is 37 mm (AEMET, 1981-2010). Days with at least 1 mm of rain: 5.7. The most rain falls in October (62 mm), the least in July (5 mm).
How long is the day in Mallorca in January?
On the 15th the sun rises in Palma at 8:08 and sets at 17:47, so the day lasts 9 h 39 min (calculated with NOAA formulas, local time).
What is open in Mallorca in January?
Bellver Castle: From April to September Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00, from October to March 10:00-18:00, on Sundays and holidays 10:00-15:00. Closed on Mondays, also on 1 January, at Easter, on 1 May and on 25 December. Capdepera Castle: In winter (1 October-31 March) the castle is open 10:00-17:00, in April 10:00-19:00, from May to September 10:00-20:00, with last entry half an hour before closing. Closed on 25 December and 1 January. Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves): From November to April the caves are open 10:00-17:00, from May to October 10:00-18:00; closed on 1 January and 25 December.
Is the tourist tax lower out of season?
Yes, from 1 November to 30 April a 75% discount applies, and from the ninth night in the same property a further 50%. Example (our own calculation): 7 nights in a 3* hotel in low season is 7 x 0.50 EUR = 3.50 EUR per person.
More ideas for Mallorca
- What to do today
- Mallorca this weekend
- Rainy day
- Mallorca with kids
- Mallorca in winter
- Markets by day of the week
Sources
- aemet.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorca.com / temperatura-agua-mallorca (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Details and sources on the pages of: Bellver Castle, Capdepera Castle, Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves), Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ITS): rates, discounts, exemptions, Sant Antoni in Manacor, Sant Antoni and the blessing of animals in Muro, Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla
Checked 4 November 2026.