What to expect in Mallorca in January
January is a quiet, off-peak month in Mallorca: 15° / 6°, plenty of space at the main sights and some of the best deals of the year. Great if you value space over perfect conditions.
Mallorca weather in January
Typical conditions in Mallorca during January, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 15°C 59°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 6°C 43°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 40/100 |
| Total rainfall | 37 mm1.5 in |
| Rainy days | 8 |
| Sea temperature | 15°C 59°F |
| Daylight | 9 h 42 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 15°C with lows near 6°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Low for Mallorca — plenty of space at the main sights.
Prices & value
This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 15°C by day and about 6°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
This is one of the cheaper months to visit Mallorca. Flights and accommodation sit near their yearly floor, and you can usually book late without being punished for it. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 76% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Almond Blossom Season, Festes de Sant Sebastià while you’re there.
- Almond Blossom Season — Millions of almond trees across the island's interior burst into pale pink and white blossom each January.
- Festes de Sant Sebastià — Palma's patron saint festival fills the old town with bonfires, folk music, and traditional demon parades each January.
Mallorca in January compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 18° / 10° | Low | $ | 72 |
| December | 15° / 7° | Low | $ | 69 |
| January · This month | 15° / 6° | Low | $ | 72 |
| February | 16° / 6° | Low | $ | 72 |
| March | 18° / 8° | Low | $ | 71 |
These months score higher for Mallorca on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in January
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in January.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
