Alcúdia: Gentle start to autumn with light drizzle and mild temperatures

Alcúdia: Gentle start to autumn that doesn't slam the door shut

September quietly draws the curtains, but in Mallorca it remains charmingly unexcited. In Alcúdia the island's autumn shows today its mild side: isolated light drizzle, many grey cloud fragments in the sky and temperatures that sound more like a transition than a break. No storm, no drumbeat — just the soft clatter of umbrellas and the regular roar of the sea. Similar days were described in Alcúdia on September 1: A mild, rainy start to autumn.

Day in numbers

Measurement data are uneventful and stable: daytime highs around 25 °C, nights hardly below 21 °C. Specifically it starts in the morning at about 21.5 °C, in the afternoon about 25.2 °C are expected, in the evening it cools slightly to about 23.6 °C and the night brings mild 22.7 °C. Air pressure and humidity are also restrained: around 1018 hPa and about 58 % humidity. A moderate breeze from the east blows at an average of 5.5 m/s, on the sea individual gusts can be a bit fresher. A related weather overview is available at Refreshing Autumn Start in Alcúdia: Clouds, Wind and a Touch of Rain.

How it feels in Alcúdia

On site the feeling matches the numbers. In the morning the air is just above 21 °C — ideal for strolling over the Plaça in a light jacket, where vendors set up their last summer items next to the first pumpkins and olive products. On the Passeig Marítim gull calls mix with the lapping of the waves, occasionally the distant clink of coffee cups on the terraces. Those standing on the mole feel the breeze as a pleasant refreshment; sailors should keep an eye on the gusts. They can consult the AEMET forecast for Alcúdia.

Everyday tips — what is practical today

An umbrella is advisable but not a life insurance: it will be more drizzly than torrential. During the day a water-repellent jacket is usually enough, in the morning and evening a thin sweater is recommended. Buses to Port d’Alcúdia largely run on time, but wet streets can cause small delays. Cafés along the harbor fill up; many guests sit outside despite the drizzle and prefer an extra blanket — a typically Mallorcan compromise between sunshine in the heart and clouds in the sky. For a later calm report see Alcúdia takes a breather: An autumn stop on October 5.

For photography and the mood

Days like these are a boon for photo enthusiasts: the light is contrast-rich, the vegetation colors shine against the grey sky, and the reflecting water provides beautiful reflections. A walk on the old town wall feels almost meditative — salt air, the muted slap of the waves and occasional conversations of strollers create a calm atmosphere that replaces the summer hustle.

Why this is good for Alcúdia

The light rain visibly benefits the island: plants breathe easier, the air becomes clearer, and tourism slows down a bit. For residents and visitors seeking peace these are ideal conditions. No reason to shut the shutters — rather an opportunity to restructure the day: a warm drink in a café, a short market visit and a walk by the sea.

In short

A soft transition into autumn: light drizzle, temperatures between about 21 °C and 25 °C, moderate easterly breeze. Those who embrace the island mood will find today just the right amount of serenity — and perhaps the best photo of the day.