Moderate and pleasant: Palma on September 20 with clouds and summer warmth

Partly cloudy, but warm enough for the terrace

On Saturday, September 20, Palma shows its mild side: the sky is not as blue as in high summer, but neither gray nor bleak. Anyone strolling along the Passeig Mallorca in the morning will hear the distant calls of seagulls, the soft clinking of coffee services on the Plaça Major and feel a pleasant warmth – not the oppressive heat of midday, but rather a gentle embrace of late summer.

Temperatures: From fresh morning to mild evening

The numbers point to an unexciting day: in the morning we start at around 22 °C. During the day the thermometer climbs to about 28–29 °C, later in the afternoon values are more around 26–27 °C. At night it also remains mild with temperatures of around 24–25 °C. A classic tip for locals and visitors: bring a jacket when you leave, but you'll probably take it off again quickly – ideal for lovers of layering.

Wind, air pressure and humidity

Air pressure remains stable between 1018 and 1020 hPa. Humidity is moderate at about 50–60 %, so the air feels neither dry nor uncomfortably muggy. A light northeast wind of about 3–5 m/s comes from a direction of around 40–50 degrees; in individual gusts it blows briefly a bit stronger. For sailors and kitesurfers this means: no storm, but enough of a sea feeling on the skin when you venture out onto open water.

Rain risk and microclimate

The probability of significant precipitation is low. At most isolated, short cloud showers are possible – more the kind that make you shake out the parasol briefly than that turn the whole day into a washout. An important note for anyone heading from Palma to coves or into the Tramuntana: the so-called small-scale weather can change faster in valleys and coves than the large-scale situation. A sunny beach in Cala Major can have a capricious patch of clouds just ten kilometers away.

What this means for daily life

The weather is perfect for spontaneous plans: a coffee on the Plaça Major, a shopping stroll through the old town alleys, or a later walk along the seafront. Around 8 p.m. the breeze becomes pleasant, so a light jacket is sensible for the way home. Sun protection is still advisable – the sun retains strength even behind clouds.

Cyclists will find the streets warm from summer but not hot – check tires, take a water bottle and keep your eyes open when merging into groups on the promenade. Boaters should note the short but noticeable sea breeze; swimmers and sunbathers should favor late morning and late afternoon when the sun is milder.

A positive outlook

Days like this are typical of the transition: they flatter everyday life without slowing it down. Local cafés, market traders and tour operators benefit from the stable, friendly weather – terraces fill up, conversations blend with the sounds of the city and in the evening footsteps echo across the plaza. So tuck your sunglasses into your bag, keep a light jacket at hand and enjoy the day. Mallorca shows its pleasant, uncomplicated side today.

Weather data last checked at 16:15. Small-scale changes in coves and valleys are possible – a quick look at the sky often helps more than any forecast.