Palma de Mallorca in January
Almond blossom and quiet
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
January is a reasonable month in Palma de Mallorca — with trade-offs.
January is quiet and mild, with the almond blossom starting inland.
January in detail
What January actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–16°C
- Mild but changeable, with sunny days.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- €
- Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights.
+Quiet streets and the first almond blossom.
–Cool and some rain.
My tip for January
Take a day trip to the Tramuntana for the blossom.
- Quiet walks
- Almond blossom
- Museums
How January compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Palma de Mallorca, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Palma de Mallorca in January
- Sant Sebastià
- Palma's city festival brings concerts and street events.
- Seasonal closures
- Some beach clubs and restaurants close for the winter.
Mid-January
November–March
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Weather
Weather in Palma de Mallorca in January
In January Palma de Mallorca averages a high of 16°C (61°F) and a low of 9°C (48°F), with about 44 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 16°C
- 61°F
- Average low
- 9°C
- 48°F
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Wet days
- 6
Climate data: State Meteorological Agency/AEMET OpenData. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Palma de Mallorca in January: the questions people ask
- Is January a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
- January is a reasonable month in Palma de Mallorca — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Palma de Mallorca overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet streets and the first almond blossom. The main downside: Cool and some rain.
- What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in January?
- Average highs are around 16°C and lows around 9°C. Expect about 44 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild but changeable, with sunny days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Palma de Mallorca crowded in January?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. January is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Palma de Mallorca in January?
- Prices are at level 1 of 5 (€). Among the best-value periods for hotels and flights. January is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (January ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Quiet streets and the first almond blossom.
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