Jackets in the Morning: Mallorca Feels the First Chill

Jackets in the Morning: Mallorca Feels the First Chill

Shortly after 7:15 a.m. on the Passeig Marítim: the cry of seagulls, a rougher gust of wind, sailboats tugging a bit at their lines — and the small surprise that suddenly more people had thrown a jacket over their coffee. Not a dramatic weather drop, but rather that familiar Mallorcan in-between between warm late summer and the onset of autumn. The morning smelled of the sea, wet stone and a touch of firewood higher up in the villages.

Where the island woke up coolest

As expected, the coldest spots were in the Serra de Tramuntana. At the Lluc monastery the thermometer dropped to only three degrees overnight. Son Torrella near Escorca also reported around five degrees — for many Mallorcans that's almost glove weather. In the central plains and small towns like Sa Pobla, Sineu, Petra, Campos or Binissalem, the low temperatures were mostly between eight and eleven degrees. Class differences on an island: on one side the cool Tramuntana, on the other a milder coastal climate. Capdepera registered a pleasant 17 degrees, on Cabrera it was about 16 degrees — almost as if two islands existed side by side.

What this means for the day

In the afternoon temperatures can rise again to just under 24 degrees, especially in the south and in Palma. That means: a light jacket in the morning, which will disappear into the backpack by the afternoon. Anyone taking the dog walk along Portixol, heading to the first market stalls on the Plaça del Olivar or enjoying an espresso at the station in Valldemossa should think of a light layer. The Ma-10 in the valleys with fog then looks particularly atmospheric — and noticeably cooler than a few weeks ago.

More than just a cool moment

Such mornings are not a nuisance but a small change with surprising advantages. Cooler times of day invite hikes in the Tramuntana; the market smells of fresh earth and new seasonal fruit; farmers can harvest fresh vegetables without the midday heat. For photographers, the low sun and the light fog in the valleys are a gift: colors become richer, shadows longer and the island shows a rougher, picturesque side that often disappears in the summer light. And yes — a jacket moment really does make the coffee better.

Weather outlook: rain not excluded

The forecast indicates a small change in the weather ahead. An Atlantic front could pass over the island in the coming days, with showers, locally heavy rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures. This is not a storm warning, but a sign to have a sweater at hand — and perhaps an umbrella. A bit of wet from above would be welcome for our landscape after an overall dry summer; nature breathes easier and water levels in some areas benefit noticeably.

A quieter morning, a new rhythm

The island changes its sounds in the morning: fewer crickets, more wind, the soft rustle of jackets on the Passeig. For early risers there are small discoveries — emptier market stalls, the freshest oranges in baskets, the quieter corners of Valldemossa or Deià before the tourist buses arrive. It is the time when Mallorca breathes a little more slowly and you can slow down with it.

Conclusion: No reason for alarm, but an invitation. The transition period brings variety, pleasant temperatures for outdoor activities and the chance to see the island differently once more — cooler, clearer, a bit cozier. So don’t forget the jacket, but still enjoy your espresso outdoors.