Rainy Day in Palma: Mild, Wet, and Surprisingly Beautiful

Rainy day in Palma: Not dramatic, but noticeable

Palma today, on September 22, 2025, has taken out the umbrella. Not a big storm, more a steady drizzle with short showers that bathes the city in a polished, slightly melancholic light. Water runs down the gutters on Passeig Mallorca, awnings are hastily retracted and tourists with too-small umbrellas look mildly surprised. The cathedral La Seu appears a bit pale in the mist, but for photographers rain often has more charm than pure sunshine; for a similar report see Gentle Drizzle and Warm Air: Palma on 8 September 2025.

Temperatures: mild and people-friendly

The numbers tell a clear story: the recorded minimum temperature was 19.06 °C, the peak 27.13 °C. Specifically the morning felt around 21.3 °C, during the day the thermometer hovered around 22.96 °C, in the late afternoon values fell to about 21.17 °C and at night we expect just above 19 °C again. In short: not winter, not swimming weather — more a day for a light, waterproof jacket.

How does it feel?

The perceived temperature is pleasant: about 21.7 °C in the morning, around 23.2 °C during the day, and back to about 21.1 °C in the evening. Add humidity at 74 %, which gives the day that typical sticky Mallorca feeling — shoes get damp, the pavement glistens, and the city briefly smells of wet stone and coffee.

Technical data

Air pressure is at 1014 hPa. The wind comes from the northeast at roughly 6.0 m/s (direction ~54°) with gusts up to 7.0 m/s. The sky is almost 96 % covered, the probability of precipitation nearly 100 %. Translated this means: pack an umbrella, the streets are slippery, and Vespa riders are behaving particularly cautiously today.

What does this mean for daily life in Palma?

The small scenes of life play out differently: bus shelters fill up faster, café terraces become covered shelters, and in corners like Plaça de Cort or Carrer de Sant Miquel the usual puddles form — precisely where you least want to step. The sound of the city changes: fewer footsteps on hot stone, more the steady patter of rain and the occasional squeal of a Vespa brake.

Tips for the rainy day

Not in the mood for wetness? Palma offers alternatives: museums are more relaxed to visit today, Mercat de l'Olivar has covered aisles and fresh pastries, and a break in a late-baroque bodega lifts the mood. Families can opt for indoor play areas, while photography enthusiasts should not miss the soft light after a shower — evening light after rain is often surprisingly clear and warm. Readers can also consult Palma in Autumn: Rainy Days with Sunny Windows for more on visiting museums and cafés on rainy days.

A short outlook

The forecast for the next days remains mild, with recurring showers but without extreme weather. For locals this means: stay flexible, keep rubber boots or closed shoes handy and enjoy the small moments — the sound of rain on aluminum awnings, the scent of wet asphalt and children happily jumping in puddles despite it. See Interludes of Rain and Sun: Palma on October 10 for another similar outlook.

In short: it's raining in Palma today, but with a cozy Mallorcan rhythm. Whoever is prepared can even find joy in this weather — perhaps with an espresso under a café awning while the city outside glistens.