Arctic Cold Moves Away — Sunday Brings Mild Sun and Wind

A cold spell moves on — the island breathes a sigh of relief

On Sunday morning, around 9:15 a.m., more people in light jackets than in heavy parkas could be seen along the Passeig Marítim. The arctic air that emptied our jacket pockets and iced car windows in recent days is slowly moving away. Instead of persistent gray, patches of sun are now breaking through the clouds.

How much warmer will it get?

The Spanish weather service forecast for Palma de Mallorca forecasts a rise in daytime highs of around 4 to 5 degrees — so maximum temperatures mostly in the range of about 16 to 19 °C. In some parts of the island it will still remain cooler than usual for late November; the typical values of 18–19 °C will not be reached everywhere.

Wind, clouds and local differences

Important to know: the sky will alternate today between sun and clouds, and there will be a light to moderate wind from west to southwest. Along coastal stretches it will be felt more strongly, especially in the evenings at Playa de Palma and at the cape. On the smaller islands and along exposed stretches, strong gusts are possible at times — so it's better not to forget your umbrella if it's still in the car.

The nights of the past few days were noticeably frostier: in mountain villages such as Lluc or in Campos the thermometer fell to around 1 °C, and Palma and its surroundings occasionally dropped to around 2 °C. On Saturday the snow line temporarily lay at around 500–700 meters, which led to isolated white patches in the Tramuntana heights.

What does this mean for your plans?

Anyone going to the Olivar morning market this morning should plan for an extra layer; from the afternoon a sweater is often sufficient. Walkers at the harbor enjoy air that is fresher than in high summer but noticeably friendlier than a few days ago. For evening plans: sitting outside is possible, though a windproof jacket is advisable.

In short: we're out of the arctic phase, but not fully into a mild late autumn yet. A small temperature yo-yo remains, so keep an eye on the weather report — Se aleja el frío ártico: domingo con sol templado y viento — and if you feel like it, you can pause in the sun for half an hour today before the wind brings back memories of winter.