Interludes of Rain and Sun: Palma on October 10

Interludes of Rain and Sun: Palma on October 10

Autumn in Palma is restrained today: no gale-force gusts, no dramatic cloud masses, rather those small, typically Mallorcan weather dialogues. On October 10 short, damp showers alternate with sunny bright spells, as in Palma in Autumn: Rainy Days with Sunny Windows, accompanied by a noticeable northeast breeze. In the mornings, when vendors at the Mercat de l’Olivar set up their stalls, the clatter of fruit crates mixes with the soft patter on awnings — a good reason to tuck a small umbrella into your bag, but nobody needs to hide at home.

Temperatures: pleasant outside, a touch of autumn

The numbers are friendly: at night the thermometer dropped to around 17.7 °C, in the morning values were about 18.8 °C — ideal for a light jacket on the way to the bakery. In sunny phases the mercury climbs at midday to up to 23.3 °C, but in the afternoon it falls back to around 20.9 °C when clouds cover the sun. The perceived temperatures follow the pattern: in the morning 18.7 °C, at midday 23.1 °C, in the evening still around 19.3 °C. In short: warm enough to be outside, cool enough for a light layer.

Wind, pressure and chance of rain

A constant breeze from the northeast brings around 6.3 m/s (just under 22–23 km/h) with occasional gusts up to 9.1 m/s. Enough to make newspaper pages flutter along the Passeig Mallorca, but not so much that port operations are affected. The air pressure is about 1023 hPa, humidity around 57 %. Clouds cover roughly 50–55 percent of the sky, and the probability of rain is given as a high 88 % (see the AEMET forecast for Palma) — meaning showers come often but are usually short and pass quickly.

How the day feels and what Palma gains from it

It's that special autumn atmosphere: wet cobblestones, the scent of rain on warm stone, and now and then the smell of roasted chestnuts on a street corner. For Palma these days are not a nuisance, but a welcome pause; similar scenes were described in Rainy Day in Palma: Mild, Wet, and Surprisingly Beautiful. The short downpours wash dust from the alleys, reveal the colors of the old town and ensure clearer air. Small street cafés, especially around Plaça Major, benefit: windows stay slightly ajar, candles flicker, and people linger longer over a cortado. Photographers love the saturated colors and reflections on the wet paving — perfect conditions for atmospheric city shots.

Practical tips for the day

Bring a small umbrella or a lightweight waterproof jacket — better to have it than miss it. Dress in layers: an extra layer in the morning, the jacket can disappear into your backpack at midday. Watch out for wet tiles and shiny stone steps, especially in narrow lanes like Carrer de Sant Feliu, where stairs can become slippery quickly. If you prefer to avoid the marina, the area around the Mercat de l’Olivar and Avenida Jaume III offer many covered terraces with a view of the activity, as described in Wet but cozy: Palma on October 13. And a tip for photographers: just after a shower the cobblestones reflect the light especially beautifully.

In short: Palma will have a few wet moments and a fresh breeze on October 10, but remains friendly and lively. A day to enjoy the city at a slower pace — a market stroll between showers, followed by a hot coffee, and the world feels warmer. If you plan an evening walk along the marina, take a thin rain jacket so the breeze doesn't cool the mood too much.