Weather in Magaluf in January

How January compares

January is the 11th warmest month of the year in Magaluf. Within Spain it is 63rd of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Magaluf is 6.6°C warmer by day and 8.6°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in Magaluf peaks at 14.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 16.2°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 10.8°C; one night in ten drops to 8.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 19.1°C (2016-01-04) and the coldest night 4.5°C (1999-01-31).

Rain in January

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 35 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2017 with 97 mm, the driest 1993 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 14.8°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 14.1°C to 15.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:09 and sets about 17:49 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is January a good time to visit Magaluf?

January is not the strongest month here: cool days. The best months for Magaluf on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Pack for cool days and cold water

The daytime average is comfortable enough for walking with suitable layers, but too cool to plan around sitting outside in light summer clothes. Warmer days reach around 16°C or more, while colder nights can fall to around 8°C or below. A jumper and jacket are sensible evening wear; keep something warm handy even if the afternoon feels pleasant. If you want to sit outdoors, aim for the warmer part of the day rather than after dark. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip: at around 15°C, it is cold, so casual holiday swimming is unlikely to appeal.

Plan around daylight, with room for rain

January brings about 4.9 hours of sunshine a day within 9.5 hours of daylight, so there is scope for time outdoors without expecting sunshine throughout the day. Put longer walks and other outdoor plans into the middle of the day, when you can make the most of the light and milder temperatures. About 6 days have measurable rain, making a waterproof jacket and flexible plans useful rather than a reason to rule the month out. The catch is that monthly averages cannot promise a dry stay. This weather suits travellers happy to adjust their plans, rather than those who need reliable beach conditions.