Grey, Mild, Cozy: A Palma Day to Stay Longer

A morning like an invitation

Palma awakes on October 5 under a soft grey. Not the oppressive kind of weather that keeps you indoors, but a friendly, muted light that makes the bay look like a watercolor. The boats in the harbor lie still, occasionally a line creaks, and somewhere a seagull calls — more atmosphere than alarm.

Mild, but with autumn notes

Temperatures stay comfortably in range: just above 16 °C in the morning, around 21 °C at midday, and later dropping back toward 16 °C. That makes for a typical early-autumn palette: a jacket in the morning, a shirt at midday, maybe a scarf in the evening. Humidity is about 57% and makes breathing pleasant. It’s the kind of day when the skin doesn’t immediately beg for sunscreen, but rather for a long espresso in hand.

Wind, pressure and the feeling outdoors

Air pressure holds steady around 1022 hPa. The northeast wind blows at about 7.4 m/s, gusts up to roughly 9.6 m/s — noticeable on the promenade, but not unpleasant. In Portixol and Es Molinar the salty breeze mixes with the scent of wet stone and fresh bread from the bakeries. Strolling along the Passeig del Born, you hear palm leaves rustle and the soft murmur from cafés. A day to experience the city, not just to see it.

What the island makes of it

Days like these have a special value in Mallorca: beaches thin out, the old town gets room to breathe again, and terraces stay open without overheating guests. For restaurateurs it’s gold — guests sit longer, order another coffee, and glance at the cakes. For shopkeepers it’s a relief: no heatwave pushing people indoors, but a leisurely flow of walkers browsing shop windows.

Practical tips for locals and visitors

Pack a jacket is the simple rule of the day. Light layering is worth its weight: crisp mornings, openness at noon, evening warmth from a scarf or thin vest. Breakfast on the plaza — slow, with the clink of plates and conversations — fits perfectly. Afterwards a wander through the lanes of the old town is worthwhile; the cobblestones are matte from the morning light and the streetlamps are still off. In the afternoon, a walk toward Portixol: the waves are gentle, the air fresh. Swimming? For the brave, yes; for most, more of a walking decision.

Evening mood: calm and cozy

When the sun says goodbye, it cools noticeably. Around 7:30 PM a hot coffee or cocoa on the Passeig is a good idea. The streetlights cast warm light, waiters’ voices soften, and the city does not withdraw — it takes its time. These are the moments when you notice: Mallorca can also be slow. Shoes may still be slightly sandy, the scarf loosely around the neck, and contentment perched unassumingly on the shoulder.

Conclusion: Not a dramatic weather day, but a particularly pleasant one. For Mallorca that’s good: everyday life and vacation find a shared rhythm, shopkeepers and guests gain space, and the city breathes again. So: pack a jacket, take it slow and enjoy the long coffee. Sometimes the unpretentious days are the most beautiful.