Light Rain Brings Relief After Hot Days in Port d'Andratx

A short drizzle – and the air breathes easier

In the late afternoon a short, fine rain passed over Port d'Andratx. No thunderstorm, no gale, rather that delicate drizzle that makes the pavement and promenade gleam and mixes the scent of sea and wet stone walls. The fishermen remained calm on deck, the boats rocked gently, and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee rose from the small corner café – all the more tempting when the air gets cooler, much like in Light Drizzle, Warm Air: Experience Port d'Andratx on Tuesday.

Temperatures: a noticeable change

The official values show what you can feel on your skin: a low of 13.22 ºC and a daily maximum around 20.38 ºC. In the morning the readings were about 20.13 ºC, dropped slightly around midday to about 19.73 ºC and rose briefly after the shower in the afternoon to roughly 20.32 ºC. In the evening it remains mild – still just above 20 ºC.

How it feels

The perceived temperatures are a few tenths lower: about 19.45 ºC in the morning, between 19.3 and 19.8 ºC during the day. The drizzle makes the air feel noticeably fresher; many locals put on a light jacket, others stayed in T‑shirts and enjoyed the relieved breath. The short dog walks along the pier seemed particularly content – dogs shook themselves, people smiled.

Air, wind and chance of rain

Pressure and humidity remained stable: just under 1020 hPa and around 60% humidity. The wind came from the northwest (about 307°) with an average speed of approximately 6.11 m/s, gusts up to 6.94 m/s were possible. Cloud cover was rather thin, yet the chance of rain stood at roughly 47% – exactly the kind of day when you don't need a big umbrella, but a light jacket is much appreciated, as noted in Rainy Days, Mild Air and Harbor Calm: Port d'Andratx on September 29.

What this means for the day in Port d'Andratx

Practically speaking: ideal conditions for a stroll along the pier or through the winding alleys behind the paseo. Cafés are filling up again with people who enjoy the cool, damp aroma. For gardeners wanting to loosen the soil, it was a welcome interlude, and sailors could still set out – provided they keep an eye on the weather app; for a similar cozy harbor scene see Port d'Andratx: Gentle Autumn Rain and a Mild Breeze at the Harbor.

A small everyday tip: light jacket, comfortable shoes and a plan B for a drink stop. At the harbor you'll often find seniors sitting with time and a warm blanket over their knees; they know that after such a drizzle the ensaimadas sometimes taste even better – a small, subjective truth not to be underestimated.

And otherwise? Listen closely: the soft slap of the waves, the distant call of a seagull, the creak of a boat rope – Port d'Andratx is especially receptive to these things on days like this. A hint of relief after several hot days, wrapped in a few drops of rain and a lot of salty air.