What to pack for Palma in January
- long sleeves and a warm layer
- a medium jacket
- a packable rain layer
Humidity averages 77%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.
How January compares
Best months in Palma: February–May & October–December. See the full best time to visit Palma guide.
Palma in January: the details
In January, Palma sees average daytime highs of 15°C (58°F) and overnight lows of 8°C (46°F). Rainfall totals roughly 47 mm across 6 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.2 hours per day with 9.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 77%.
In context: January is the coldest month of the year and the 6th-wettest in Palma. The sunniest month is July (13.7 h/day).
| Metric | January average |
|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15°C / 58°F |
| Overnight low | 8°C / 46°F |
| Rainfall | 47 mm over 6 rainy days |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day (9.5 h daylight) |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Travel score | 8.1 / 10 |
These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Palma, Spain (39.57, 2.65) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is Palma in January?
Daytime highs in Palma in January average 15°C (58°F); nights drop to about 8°C.
Does it rain in Palma in January?
Expect around 6 rainy days and 47 mm of rainfall in January.
Is January a good time to visit Palma?
January is a good month to visit Palma. Overall travel score: 8.1/10. The best months are February–May & October–December.
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