Autumn Drizzle in Cala Millor: Walks Instead of Sunshade Alarm

No heat, but a special island day

The Passeig in Cala Millor offers something different today than sunscreen and sunbed alarm, as reported in Llovizna otoñal en Cala Millor: paseos en lugar de alarma por sombrillas. Around nine the wind already had a bite, the beach chairs were half empty, and the cafés gave off the scent of strong coffee and damp wood. It's not raining continuously, rather a steady drizzle — it stays all day and turns the beach into a calm, slightly melancholic place.

What the thermometer says — and how it feels

The readings are unmistakably autumnal: just above 20 °C in the morning, 23–24 °C during the day, and around 21–22 °C at night. No heat waves, no frost — more the kind of weather for a light jacket, sturdy shoes and maybe a small umbrella in the backpack. The air has a noticeable humidity of about 65%, and the easterly wind at 5–7 m/s brings an occasional fresh gust. That makes the felt temperature a little lower than the display. These readings are consistent with coverage in Autumn in Cala Millor: Light Drizzle, Mild Air and an Umbrella.

Sounds, smells, encounters

When it drizzles, the soundscape changes: the surf moves more gently, seagulls cry less often, and footsteps on the wet Passeig have a soft echo. People move more slowly, dogs shake themselves off after a short exploration, and the vendors on the Avenida are not hurriedly packing away their stalls but sliding cups under the awning and watching passersby. It's an opportunity to experience the island at a pace that gets lost in high summer.

Clouds and rain: The cloud cover is partly closed, but the probability of rain is practically 100%. Those who go out without protection will sooner or later get a shower — nothing dramatic, more that constant, typical autumn drizzle.

Why days like this are good too

Fewer tourists doesn't automatically mean "worse." On the contrary: the quiet gives space for small discoveries. A café that is usually overrun has room for a longer conversation today. The promenade feels renewed: the colors of the sea come through differently, the air is clearer, and the sand has that special, darker tone that only appears after rain. For locals this is the time when you get more of your town back.

Practically speaking, that means: a short walk to the sea in the morning, then lunch in a small taverna, in the afternoon tapas and time for conversation. Many Majorcans enjoy exactly this ebb and flow of the seasons — less hectic, more time for quality.

Tips for the day

An umbrella and a light rain jacket are today's best friends. Shoes that tolerate sand and dampness are worth it; a plastic bag for wet items in the backpack is a small helpful trick. By car: drive slowly, spray from passing vehicles can become unpleasant. And if you like culture: a museum or a small venue is noticeably cosier now, as described in Rainy Autumn Day in Cala Millor: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Keep Walking.

In short: Cala Millor remains appealing — only different. The drizzle brings calm, gives the island time to breathe and turns everyday life into an invitation to slow down. And honestly: a hot coffee, a window seat and the view of the grey, moving sea — that has its own charm.

Current figures: Tmin ~20.7 °C, Tmax ~24.1 °C, Wind 5–6 m/s, Humidity ~65 %, Precipitation probability 100 %.