Plate I · Winter

Mallorca in January: weather and things to do

Mild winter: Sant Antoni bonfires, Palma’s Revetla and clear days for walking.

Mallorca this month: November →

Air
15.2°/ 3.8°
Sea
14.8°
Rain
5.7 rainy days
00061218 08:0817:49 9.7 hours of daylight
Sunrise 08:08Sunset 17:49

January in four instruments

Air

15.2°Caverage high · low 3.8 °C

Sea

Cold

14.8°Caverage water temperature

Rain

5.7days with rain (≥ 1 mm) · 37 mm a month

Sun

5.3hhours of sunshine a day · 54 % of daylight hours

January

Tips for January

  • The water is 14.8 °C: cold. Enjoy the sea from a boat, a viewpoint or the shore.

  • Highs of 15.2 °C and lows of 3.8 °C: pack a warm layer for mornings and evenings.

  • It rains on about 5.7 days a month: keep an indoor plan up your sleeve. Rainy-day plans →

  • It gets dark around 17:49: plan long excursions for the morning.

  • Of the 210 experiences with a published season, 84 don’t run in January: see which ones below.

  • Guides for this month: Almond blossom · Cycling in spring and winter · Winter festivals · Mallorca in winter

  • Public holidays this month: 1 January (New Year’s Day) and 6 January (Epiphany). Banks, offices and many shops close.

Experiences

In season in January

126 experiences in the directory run in January, according to the season each operator publishes.

Coves de Campanet

Campanet Caves visit

Caves in the island's northern interior with stalactite chambers, a route of about 40 minutes and gardens with a restaurant.

  • from €17
  • 45 min–1 h
  • Raiguer & the inland villages
4.5 · 3,480 Google

Cuevas de Génova

Genova Caves (Palma)

Small cave on the outskirts of Palma, visited in small groups and reachable by city bus.

  • from €12
  • 30 min–1.5 h
  • Palma
4 · 2,295 Google

Also in season in January

Nature & hiking

Culture & heritage

Food & wine

Out of season in January (84)

According to their published season, these don’t run this month:

Season not confirmed (330)

We don’t know whether these run in January: confirm the season with the operator before planning.

Beaches & sea

Culture & heritage

Tours & day trips

Food & wine

Adventure & sport

When · 2027

Festivals and holidays in January 2027

Dates checked against official sources or local press. Programmes change every year: confirm before you go.

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Festival Public holiday

Where they take place
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  1. Festival

    Three Kings Parade (Reis)

    On 5 January the Three Kings arrive by sea at Palma's Moll Vell and parade through the centre on floats, handing out sweets, ending at Plaça de Cort.

    When
    5 January (evening)
    Where
    Palma · Palma

  2. Tradition

    Sant Antoni (bonfires and animal blessings)

    On the night of 16 January bonfires (foguerons) blaze in squares and streets with devils, barbecues and fire runs; on the 17th pets and farm animals are blessed in many villages.

    When
    16–17 January
    Where
    Sa Pobla, Manacor, Artà, Pollença, Alcúdia, Muro and other villages · Sa Pobla, Manacor, Artà, Pollença

  3. Festival

    Sant Sebastià and the Revetla

    Palma honours its patron saint with the revetla on the night of 19 January: bonfires and barbecues in the squares, concerts, xeremiers, giants, fire run and the Drac de na Coca. The 20th is a local holiday.

    When
    Revetla on the night of 19 January, feast day 20 January
    Where
    Palma · Palma

Live agenda

Events and local holidays in January

Activities from the municipal agenda and official local holidays, taken from public sources. Before you go, check the date and time on each event’s own page.

  1. Agenda · Calvià

    RETROSPECTIVA (opens in a new tab)

    – · Sala exposiciones Ajuntament de Calvià

Data: Ajuntament de Calvià, municipal agenda (opens in a new tab) · checked on 2 November 2026.

FAQ

Questions about Mallorca in January

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in January?

In Palma the average high is 15.2 °C and the low 3.8 °C, with about 5.3 hours of sunshine a day and 5.7 rainy days in the month (AEMET).

Can you swim in Mallorca in January?

The water is 14.8 °C: cold. Enjoy the sea from a boat, a viewpoint or the shore.

What festivals are there in Mallorca in January?

Three Kings Parade (Reis) (Palma), Sant Antoni (bonfires and animal blessings) (Sa Pobla, Manacor, Artà, Pollença, Alcúdia, Muro and other villages) and Sant Sebastià and the Revetla (Palma).

What time does it get dark in Mallorca in January?

Mid-month the sun rises around 08:08 and sets around 17:49: about 9.7 hours of daylight.