Alcúdia on September 1: A mild, rainy start to autumn

A mild, rainy start in Alcúdia

The first September morning greeted Alcúdia (Wikipedia) not with storms but with a gentle, almost tropical humidity, as noted in Alcúdia: Gentle start to autumn with light drizzle and mild temperatures. Not the rumble of thunderstorms, but a steady drizzle that makes the pavements shine and decorates the palm leaves with tiny beads. On the Passeig by the harbor there were fishermen in rubber boots shortly after 07:00, chatting about the weather with a slight smile — the sound of the sea, occasional seagull cries and the occasional clatter of mooring lines formed the early backdrop.

Morning mood and sounds

The town smells of wet stone and orange blossoms; nothing is stifled, rather everything seems a little clearer. On the bakery terraces you can hear the soft hiss of espresso machines, baristas balancing cups under awnings, and if you look closely you can see puddles that act like little mirrors reflecting the pastel-colored houses. It isn't weather to avoid — it's weather that invites lingering.

Temperatures: warm, but not hot

Measured values are in a pleasant range: around 22–23 °C at night, about 24 °C in the early morning and peak values in the afternoon of roughly 26–27 °C. The air feels warm but not oppressive — more like a light sweater you keep ready for the evening. The so-called apparent temperature is only slightly higher because humidity is around 75 %, consistent with observations in Alcúdia on September 19: Clouds, Sea Air and Walks Instead of Sunbathing.

Wind, air pressure and chance of rain

A moderate northeasterly wind is blowing at about 8 m/s, occasionally gusting to just over 11 m/s. Air pressure is around 1009 hPa, and the morning outlook predicts an increased chance of rain — enough to keep an umbrella handy, not enough to ruin the day.

What this means for outings

For a beach day this is a quieter, more contemplative version: long sunbathing sessions are out, but beach walks are especially nice. The pebbles on the shore sparkle, the surf seems calmer, and photographers will find good subjects in the wet colors of sea and sky. Those heading inland right now experience a play of colors: freshly washed fields, shining orange groves and deep green pines that glow even more intensely after the rain, a contrast to the warmer, sunnier account in Alcúdia on August 6: Warm, partly cloudy – a perfect day for the beach and the old town.

Practical tips for the day

Short and useful: If you want to get to the beach early, wear sturdy shoes — the wooden boardwalks collect small puddles that look larger than they are. For boat trips: check ferry and swimming conditions shortly before departure; the sea is usually calm but gusts can pick up at short notice. And for a café visit in the town center, pick a seat under the awning — cups may get slightly wet, but the café con leche remains a pleasant comfort.

In short: a typical Mallorca transition day, when the island shows a muted, almost intimate side. If you stroll through Alcúdia's lanes now, you won't hear loud holiday programs but the soft clatter of small fittings, the chatter of local voices and the regular dripping from the rain gutter — and you'll notice: autumn is announcing itself, but with a gentle hand.