Short Late Summer: Saturday Will Be the Last Big Beach Day in Mallorca

Saturday promises beach weather — a short late-summer greeting

The island is offering a conciliatory gesture: anyone not yet tired of the sea should reserve Saturday, as recent reports note extra sunny days Late Summer in Mallorca: More Beach Days, Mild Nights and Relaxed Villages. After a fresh morning breeze, large parts of Mallorca will enjoy a sunny day. Locally, the thermometers climb towards the 30°C mark — especially inland and on lower south-facing slopes. On the Passeig de Palma I saw people in the evening laughing as they applied sunscreen and folded beach towels, while glasses clinked in the harbor and seagulls made their usual announcements.

Friday: Start with short showers, then the sun breaks through

Friday begins unsettled; local forecasts warn of storms from Sunday night Late-summer shift in Mallorca: Sunny Saturday, storms from Sunday night — are we prepared?. In Palma, Campos and Llucmajor isolated rain showers are possible in the morning; locally it can become briefly heavily overcast. Anyone out in the morning should carry a small umbrella or a thin rain jacket — cafés open early, and an espresso after a drizzle always tastes good here. In the afternoon the sky clears in many places and temperatures reach up to 27 °C. A leisurely stroll along the promenade, the sound of wet stones underfoot and then the warming sun again: a typical island change in autumn.

Saturday: The day for beach and barbecue

Saturday is the best candidate for final hours at the beach — see Short escape from autumn: Mallorca gives us a few more beach days for local suggestions. Bays with little wind are especially recommended; the sea is still warm enough for a refreshing swim, and the air carries the scent of sunscreen and grilled fish. For families and late planners it is a gift: lots of sun, moderate wind and the soothing roar of the waves. Local kiosks and beach bars welcome guests — a small, welcome upswing after a long summer.

Sunday: Less sun, more clouds

Sunday brings a noticeable cooling. More clouds, a higher chance of showers and maximum temperatures only between 22 and 25 °C. It will not be stormy, rather a classic autumn day: short showers, perhaps a distant thunder cell, then clear light again; for a broader assessment of the coming change see Short late summer — then a weather turnaround: What Mallorca needs to know now. The promenade will sound different then — drops on the stone, the quiet rustle of wet paper napkins in the bars, people in light jackets who still don't want to miss their walk.

Outlook for the week: Mild start, clearing from Tuesday

The first half of the week remains somewhat cooler and autumn-like — Monday in particular feels fresh. But from Tuesday forecasts expect a more stable phase with more sun and temperatures up to around 27 °C — although recent pieces note a short heatwave pushing temperatures higher inland Mallorca swelters once more: Short heatwave brings late-summer warmth. Not high summer, but ideal conditions for excursions: cycling routes along the coast, a walk through Palma's old town or a quiet beach day without the July heat.

Practical tips: If you want to swim early in the morning, take a light jacket for afterwards — the evening air can be surprisingly cool. For Friday morning a small umbrella is recommended; on Saturday bring sunscreen and plenty of drinking water. If you visit local beach kiosks or small cafés, you support the people who help shape the island's summer rhythm.

All in all: one more day of sun, sea and relaxed hours — and then a gentle transition into autumn. Those who take advantage of Saturday will experience a lovely, almost nostalgic farewell to summer.