Cozy Drizzle in Alcúdia: A Mild Autumn Day to Breathe

Gentle autumn onset on the north coast

On this October 13 Alcúdia on Wikipedia has shed its hectic side and greets visitors and locals with a steady drizzle. No storm, no bright sunshine — rather this soft, almost cozy weather where you'd sooner fish a small umbrella out of your bag than a heavy coat. Temperatures remain unusually mild: night and morning values around 20.4 °C, daytime up to 24.1 °C. An autumn that takes its time. See related report Moody Autumn Day in Alcúdia: Rain, Wind and Mild Temperatures on October 10.

How the day feels

If you walk along the harbor promenade early today, you hear the constant patter of drops on the cobblestones, the occasional croak of seagulls and the distant hammering of a boat owner checking his lines. The felt temperature in the morning was about 20.7 °C. At midday many experienced the day as nearly mild-warm at around 23.4 °C — enough to sit outside if the café has an awning. In the late afternoon the perceived warmth drops to just under 21.4 °C, and the night remains surprisingly mild at around 21.1 °C.

Air, wind and clouds — the humid mood

The air is noticeably humid; relative humidity is around 69%. The air pressure at about 1019 hPa contributes to a calm weather picture, and cloud cover blankets roughly 87% of the sky, giving the sea a subdued, almost watercolor tone. A light breeze blows from the east, averaging around 5.3 m/s, with occasional gusts — on the pier you can particularly taste the salty sea air.

What makes Alcúdia's alleys especially appealing today

On days like this the old town takes on a different kind of charm: the cobblestones shine, the fragrant mixture of wet earth, brewed coffee and freshly opened croissants mixes with the smell of salt in the air. Plaza Major remains a secret favorite for anyone who wants to listen to the sound of the rain. A coffee on Calle Sant Jaume or a window seat on Passeig del Moll are small escapes from the drizzle today — and ideal for watching the slowly passing world; this harbor atmosphere is also noted in Light Drizzle in Alcúdia: An Autumn Day That Smells of Coffee.

Tips for visitors: What to pack and do

The weather is less ideal for beach days — visibility is muted and changing showers make planning uncertain. If you still want to go to the sea, it's best to wait for a calm break in the rain; the water then appears almost meditative, the waves are quieter, and swimming is possible but more introspective than sun-drenched. Practical: pack an umbrella or a light waterproof jacket, choose comfortable shoes because the paved paths become slippery. A stroll through the weekly market, a museum visit or a long lunch with a view of the harbor are recommended today; see also Pleasant Autumn Day in Alcúdia: Drizzle Instead of Storm — Leisurely Hours at the Pier and Old Town.

A small, optimistic outlook

Such mild drizzle days are a good reminder on Mallorca on Wikipedia: not every autumn needs dramatic downpours or rapid greying. Sometimes a gentle rain, a steaming coffee and the sound of footsteps on wet stone are enough to slow the pace. For Alcúdia that means: a day to breathe, discover and enjoy — calm, a little melancholic, but charming in its own way. Maybe exactly what the north coast needs right now.