Mild interlude — then rain: Atlantic low brings fresh air to Mallorca

Mild interlude: sun, the sound of the sea — and then a fresh rain

Still warm enough for a café con leche on the Passeig Mallorca without a jacket, cool enough for the pine branches to creak softly: the island is currently enjoying a golden late autumn with mild days and warm nights. But the breathing space has an expiration date. From Thursday, 6 November, an Atlantic low will push moister air over Mallorca, according to forecasts. No storm warning, but a week with significantly more rainy phases. You can find more information in our article about the weather change in November. Local coverage addressed the incoming Atlantic low in Short late summer — then a weather turnaround: What Mallorca needs to know now.

Why this is not a drama for Mallorca

A little rain can even be welcome here. After an unusually warm spell — in places still 25–26 °C on the north coast — moisture brings relief for the vegetation, refreshes fountains and means less dust on the streets. For the gardeners in Deià and the farmers in la Albufera the water is a small blessing. And: walkers on Playa de Palma enjoy the cool, clear air after rain just as much as photographers who love the spectacular light. Further insights into the weather conditions can be found in our article on the late summer and the coming rains. We also reported on the contrast between beach cafés and rain jackets in Late summer once more, then clouds: Mallorca between beach café and rain jacket.

That does not mean everything will get wet at once. The change comes in steps: first showers can occur as early as midweek, with the clearest fronts expected from Thursday — especially in the north and west of the island. In harbours such as Port de Sóller and Alcúdia captains are already reviewing their plans; short, heavy showers are more likely there. A concise note about brief, sharp showers is available in Jackets back on: Short rain shower and cool air over Mallorca.

The week at a glance – short and pragmatic

- Monday, 3 November: A mix of sun and cloud, isolated drizzle, north wind picking up. Perfect for a market stroll, but a jacket is advisable.
- Tuesday: Morning mist in the valleys, changeable during the day. The south coast remains somewhat milder.
- Wednesday, 5 November: Last quiet hours with an east-southeast breeze and sunshine – a good day for a hike in the Serra or one last coffee outdoors.
- Thursday and afterwards: Atlantic front brings repeated moist phases; locally short, heavy showers, particularly in the north and west.

Practical matters for everyday life and excursions

If you plan to be out and about by car this week or want to visit one of the markets — for example Santa Catalina on Thursday — it’s best to pack a light rain cover. In small harbours rain often means wind around the headland, so watch out for slippery piers when disembarking. Rain is no problem for museums and cafés: they tend to fill up, and you can hear the clink of cups and conversations while raindrops drum on the terracotta roofs outside. Tips for the island's weather can be found in our article on short-term weather changes.

For tourists: the mild nights keep the sea pleasantly warm — ideal for atmospheric evening walks along the coast before umbrellas and lanterns quietly change the promenades. For locals: the soils are happy, and the olive trees all the more so.

A look ahead: opportunities after the rain

Weather changes often bring the best light: clear air, vivid colours and less Saharan dust. Hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana becomes especially appealing after a few rainy days; the springs run fuller and the paths smell of wet pine wood. And when mushroom pickers roam the woods, there may be the first small mushroom delights of the season.

So: don’t hang up your coat right away, but don’t forget the umbrella. A few wet days are not the end of the world, but rather a natural refresh — and sometimes the chance for a particularly beautiful walk when the island breathes out again.

We are monitoring developments and will report if timings or precipitation amounts change significantly. Until then: enjoy the mild hours — and pack an umbrella in the car just in case.