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Palma De Mallorca in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Palma De Mallorca in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Palma De Mallorca in January 2025

OK Weather
Mild
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Cloudy
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Cold water
January could be a good time to visit Palma De Mallorca, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 9 sunny days in January. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Palma De Mallorca;

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Palma De Mallorca has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Palma De Mallorca in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Palma De Mallorca for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +22°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +16°C.

Is Palma De Mallorca warm or cold in January?

Palma De Mallorca is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Palma De Mallorca, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Palma De Mallorca in January

Water in Palma De Mallorca in January is Cold. It varies from +13°C to +16°C, with an average of +14°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +15°C.

The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Palma De Mallorca are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +26°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +14°C.

Can you swim in Palma De Mallorca in January?

We would not recommend swimming in Palma De Mallorca in January, the water is very cold (+14°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Palma De Mallorca in January

Palma De Mallorca weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+16°C+15°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-1°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+22°C+22°C
Rainfall
44 mm37 mm30 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+14°C+14°C
Humidity
79%79%77%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
101010
Rainy days
10109
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 44 mm to 37 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Palma De Mallorca in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Palma De Mallorca is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Palma De Mallorca based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Palma De Mallorca wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 313 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Palma De Mallorca?

This is the weather in Palma De Mallorca in January 2023:
1 January
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+22°C
2 January
☀️
+19°C
3 January
☀️
+18°C
4 January
☀️
+18°C
5 January
☀️
+18°C
6 January
☁️
+17°C
7 January
☁️
+18°C
8 January
☀️
+18°C
9 January
☀️
+19°C
10 January
☀️
+17°C
11 January
☀️
+19°C
12 January
☀️
+17°C
13 January
☀️
+18°C
14 January
☀️
+17°C
15 January
☀️
+19°C
16 January
☀️
+16°C
17 January
☀️
+19°C
18 January
🌧️
+13°C
19 January
☀️
+13°C
20 January
☀️
+15°C
21 January
☀️
+12°C
22 January
☁️
+11°C
23 January
🌧️
+11°C
24 January
☀️
+11°C
25 January
☀️
+12°C
26 January
☁️
+12°C
27 January
🌧️
+9°C
28 January
🌧️
+9°C
29 January
☀️
+11°C
30 January
☀️
+13°C
31 January
☀️
+16°C
In January 2023 Palma De Mallorca had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Palma De Mallorca climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Palma De Mallorca in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+20°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 1999 with only 210 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 11575 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Palma De Mallorca in January:

Is January a good time to visit Palma De Mallorca?

It’s always a good time to visit Palma De Mallorca, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Palma De Mallorca in January?

January has mild temperatures in Palma De Mallorca. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Palma De Mallorca in January?

Swimming in Palma De Mallorca in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Palma De Mallorca rainy in January?

Palma De Mallorca is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Palma De Mallorca in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Palma De Mallorca in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Palma De Mallorca

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Palma De Mallorca, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.