Grey, but cozy: A quiet late-summer day in Santanyí

Clouds instead of summer sun — Santanyí takes a breather

September 17 in Santanyí has decided not to shine. Grey sky, but no hurry: the stalls at the market are set up leisurely, a few vendors wipe the tables, somewhere a cash register rattles — typical morning music for this corner of the island; you can read more about the town in Santanyí — Wikipedia. The streets are quieter than on hot summer days, the paving stones look a little gentler under the diffuse light.

Temperatures: still summery, but more relaxed

The day starts at a pleasant 22.6 °C and rises around midday to about 26.3 °C. In the afternoon it stays warm at about 25.9 °C, at night the thermometer drops only slightly to around 24.4 °C. No drama — rather that gentle warmth where a T-shirt is enough and you don't have to constantly dash into and out of air-conditioned rooms.

How it feels

The perceived temperature plays along: in the morning about 23.1 °C, during the day around 26.3 °C and in the evening just under 25 °C. Anyone who wants to sit outside longer in the evening — in the port quarter with the café door open, for example — takes a light jacket, more out of habit than necessity.

Pressure, humidity and wind: calm sea, calm air

The air is stable with an air pressure of about 1022 hPa. Humidity is around 64 % — noticeable without becoming oppressive. The wind blows from southerly directions (about 183°) at a moderate 3.3 m/s, gusts reach around 3.6 m/s. That's enough to give the sailboats at the pier a light nod, but not to really ripple the water.

Clouds and rain: lots of grey, no drops

Surprisingly or typically Mediterranean: 100 % cloud cover in the sky, and yet the chance of rain remains at 0 %. That means: cloud cover, soft light and no wet shoes, a situation also described in Santanyí today: Gray skies but surprisingly mild. You can safely leave the umbrella at home today — which the market vendors will surely be happy about.

What to do today

The morning is ideal for a relaxed visit to the market on the Plaça. The tomatoes look good, a piece of cheese here, a little chat there — that's Mallorca's everyday life. Later, a coffee in the port quarter is worthwhile, the doors are open, the smell of freshly baked bread mixes with the sea. For photographers the diffuse light is a blessing: colours come out soft, shadows are rare, portraits succeed without harsh contrasts.

If you're in the mood for exercise, take a short coastal walk. Visibility is muted, but for that reason a special mood is revealed: a sawed sea, distant ship sounds, the cicadas chirring as a quiet background. In the evening it remains mild — ideal for a walk through the old town, without the oppressive heat of summer.

Conclusion: A leisurely late-summer day in Santanyí — warm enough for summer clothes, calm enough for a conscious pause. If you're out and about today: enjoy the relaxed pace, buy the tomatoes and sit by the water for a moment. Sometimes a grey sky is the best invitation to breathe, as in Clouds, mild air and a relaxed pace: Santanyí on 19 September 2025.