January · Spain
Best time to visit Mallorca in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mallorca in January
Average temperature 11°C, 39 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Mallorca scores 5.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mallorca pairs Palma's Gothic cathedral and old town with the Serra de Tramuntana's switchback roads and cala beaches.
January in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs
January averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 daylight hours.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mallorca in January?
- In January, Mallorca averages 11°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Mallorca?
- January earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mallorca in January?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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