Grey but cozy: Mild autumn weather on the Passeig in Cala Millor

Cloudscapes and a relaxed late season on the Passeig

The morning in Cala Millor begins beneath a thick but friendly cloud cover. About two-thirds of the sky are overcast, but there's no need to panic about rain: the chance of precipitation is close to 0%. Instead the sun peeks through now and then, the light is soft, the seagulls cry, the weekly market sends distant voices across the air, and the sea gently laps at the beach — a typical off-season mix that brings more locals back to the promenade, as noted in Gris, pero acogedor: tiempo templado en Cala Millor el 7 de octubre.

Temperatures: a bit of autumn, a bit of spring

The air feels pleasant. According to the measurements we start with about 15–17 °C in the morning, reach around 21–23 °C during the day and cool to just under 19.5 °C in the evening. Specifically, around 17.1 °C was recorded in the morning, peak values around 21.9 °C and evening 19.5 °C. That means: a light jacket is enough for a walk, and for those who like it cozy, a cortado on a bench on the Passeig is just the thing, as in Clouds Without Rain: A Cozy October Day in Cala Millor.

How it feels — small scenes from the beach

No biting Tramuntana (see Tramontana (wind)), no gusty Levante — only a friendly sea breeze from the west (approximately 262°). It moves palms and parasols without tousling them. Families still build sandcastles, dog owners walk their rounds, and older couples like to let their gaze linger over the bay. It's that quiet late-season idyll when the island catches its breath and the everyday pace eases a little.

Air data and practical consequences

Humidity is at a moderate 58%, and the air pressure is stable at around 1022 hPa. The wind blows at about 3.1 m/s, with gusts reaching roughly 3.5 m/s. For walkers, cyclists and e-bike riders these are ideal conditions — comfortable, without breaking a sweat, and with good grip on the paths. Sailors looking for strong wind will be less pleased today.

The calm, dry weather also brings tangible benefits for the island: cafés on the Passeig are filling their outdoor tables again, bike and e-bike rental companies see bookings, and tradespeople use the mild hours for construction and garden work before the colder weeks arrive. Less heat means less strain during physical work — you can tell at the street cafés, where men and women with sun hats and a tool-break let their cups sit a little longer, a pattern also noted in Mild Rain in Cala Millor: A Cozy Start to Autumn on the Passeig Marítim.

For photographers, collectors and water lovers

Photographers love this diffuse light: no harsh shadows, soft colors, ideal conditions for beach portraits or mood-rich coastal shots. The beach was recently rinsed clean by the light swell; on the rocks you can sometimes find pretty shells and little keepsakes. Kayakers should expect calmer water, windsurfers will prefer windier days — swimming and a relaxed dip, however, are very possible.

A small tip for the afternoon: around 4 pm the cloud cover often lightens — a good moment for a walk along the promenade, an espresso or simply a bench with a sea view. Take a light jacket, sit down, listen to the sea and enjoy this almost friendly version of Mallorcan autumn.

At the end of the day the image that remains is of an island that finds the rhythm of the season: not spectacular, but precisely for that so pleasant. Those who come now will find seats on the Passeig, friendly cafés and the smell of the sea in the air — a small luxury you often miss in high season.