Balearic Islands Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Balearic Islands, Spain in January.

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Pollença Mallorca Port de Pollensa Alcudia

Planning a getaway to the Balearic Islands, Spain this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Balearic Islands in January

The Balearic Islands, Spain is a region in Spain. January in the Balearic Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Pollença. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in the Balearic Islands, Spain that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

For specific regional insights in the Balearic Islands, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ferreries with 57 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Pollença as an example - it receives around 170 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in the Balearic Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Balearic Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Balearic Islands

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Balearic Islands, Spain?

Temperature range in the Balearic Islands (January)

Precipitation variation in the Balearic Islands (January)

Pollença

In January Pollença generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
170 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Pollença →

Mallorca

In January Mallorca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
153 hours
166 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Mallorca →

Port de Pollensa

In January Port de Pollensa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
170 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Port de Pollensa →

Alcudia

In January Alcudia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
170 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Alcudia →

San Antonio

In January San Antonio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
152 hours
164 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in San Antonio →

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In our records: Spain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Balearic Islands in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pollença 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Mallorca 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Port de Pollensa 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Alcudia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
San Antonio 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Port d'Alcudia 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

The Balearic Islands weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Balearic Islands, Spain in January?

Expect tolerable weather across the Balearic Islands, Spain in January. The popular destination of Pollença averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in the Balearic Islands, Spain in January?

In Pollença, the average daytime high in January is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does the Balearic Islands, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Pollença averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Balearic Islands, Spain?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Balearic Islands, Spain due to the typically tolerable weather in Pollença.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Pollença. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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