Cold Night, Clear Outlook: Mallorca After the Frost

Cold Night, Clear Outlook: Mallorca After the Frost

Sub-zero temperatures in mountain villages, sunshine for the coast

The island has come through a night when people pulled out their winter jackets for more than just nostalgia. In the mountains the thermometer briefly dropped to −4 °C at Son Torrella (Escorca); in the valley some places remained just below freezing. Aemet recorded −2 °C in Lluc as well as in Campos and Salines de Llevant, and −1 °C in Sineu, Manacor, Petra, Binissalem and Sa Pobla. Further out on the coast, the low temperatures were considerably higher: Colònia de Sant Pere reported 4 °C, Cap Blanc (Llucmajor) 5 °C, Port de Sóller 6 °C and Banyalbufar 7 °C. Local reporting focused on the Campos low in detail: 0 Degrees in Campos: Are Mallorca's Nights Prepared for Frost?.

Anyone who was out in Palma this morning knows the scene: soft footsteps on cobblestones, people with gloves and thick scarves, breath clouding in the cold light. On the Passeig del Born, the first cafés opened their terrace doors just a crack so the hot chocolate wouldn't cool down; at the Mercat de l'Olivar early market stalls clattered, and from some alleys the sound of masonry work could be heard — the island is slowly preparing for the clear day.

Aemet has lifted the frost warning for the nights that were recently affected. Meaning: no new cold spell with snow is in sight. The national service expects a period of settled weather. Daytime temperatures will remain cool in the coming days at first — highs around 10 to 13 °C — but values around 18 °C are possible as early as Friday. A brisk easterly wind will make that warmth feel cooler in some places, especially on exposed coastal sections. For wider context on the recent system see Cold snap in Mallorca: Is the island really prepared?.

Snow remains at higher elevations; visible traces will mainly persist on the peaks and in shaded areas over the next few days because nights continue to be cool. For hikers this means: main trails in the Tramuntana can still be slippery or muddy in the mornings, so sturdy shoes and caution are advisable. Mountain conditions are discussed in more detail in Temperature Drop: Short Winter Interlude in the Tramuntana.

The change in the weather also brings concrete benefits for the island. Clear skies and sunny days make outdoor work easier, from gardening to roof repairs. Restaurants and small shops that rely on winter walkers see more foot traffic on sunny afternoons. And for anyone wanting to escape the gray: the prospect of drier, milder days makes spontaneous outings more attractive.

A small practical tip for everyday life: plants left outdoors should still be protected in the coming nights — low-growing crops and young olive trees are sensitive to late frosts. Drivers should be cautious in the mornings; especially in valleys and on bridges, frost can still appear. If you want to be safe, let the car warm up first or wait for sunnier hours.

The mood in the city is a bit like after a short nature show: an initial shiver, then laughter about one's own winter-hardiness. You can tell the island knows these episodes but doesn't love them. The forecast now promises a chance to breathe: sun, less rain, and gradually warmer days that will slowly tint everyday life in warmer tones.

So: don't forget your hat for the morning dog walk, but plan the afternoon for a café visit on the promenade. The cold brushed Mallorca briefly — for now the sun remains on the guest list.