Port d'Andratx: Clouds, Fresh Breeze and an Unusual Late-Summer Day on August 24

Port d'Andratx: Clouds and a Fresh Breeze on August 24

The morning at the harbor does not start with the typically blazing sun, but under a thick cloud cover. If you stroll along the Passeig around 8 a.m., you hear the soft clatter of ropes, the cry of seagulls and immediately feel: the air is fresher than in recent August days. For Port d'Andratx this means a calm, somewhat muted summer day on August 24 — Port d'Andratx: nubes, brisa fresca y un inusual día de finales de verano el 24 de agosto.

Temperatures

The thermometers remain summery but without peaks: minimum temperatures around 24.8 °C and maximum around 27.2 °C. Over the day this means concretely: about 25 °C in the morning, around 26.8–27.2 °C during the day, still about 26.9 °C in the evening and around 25.5 °C at night. No heat records, but a pleasant climate that is especially appreciated at the harbor with views of the boats, especially when compared with earlier reports such as Port d'Andratx on August 18: warm, lightly cloudy and perfect for a harbor stroll.

Feels-like Temperatures

The perceived temperature is slightly higher than the official values: about 26.0 °C in the morning, up to 28.5 °C at midday and briefly nearly 29 °C in the afternoon. In the evening it cools down only a little — a thin jacket on the pier can be quite sufficient. For older people and families with children this is a blessing: staying outside without overheating.

Wind, Air Pressure and Precipitation Probability

Air pressure is around 1016 hPa, humidity about 71 %. A light south‑to‑southeast breeze (direction 168°) blows with an average of 5.6 m/s and gusts around 5.8 m/s. Cloud cover is estimated at about 95%, and the chance of rain is virtually 0 %. In short: fresh sea air, good visibility and no showers in sight — ideal for those who prefer the sea calm rather than stormy; see also the related follow-up piece Port d'Andratx: Clouds, Warmth and a Pleasantly Warm Evening.

What This Means for the Day

For a walk along the pier or a coffee in one of the small cafés at the harbor the weather is practically perfect. The sun does not dazzle, the air remains pleasant, and the boats rock in a gentle motion — the sound of the water is almost meditative. Anglers and leisure sailors should keep an eye on the light southeast breeze; it provides enough wind for a calm maneuver but no excitement on the water.

Families heading to the beach should not expect a bright sunbathing day with blazing sun, but rather a relaxed, wind‑accented sea feeling. The waves remain mostly unproblematic — the sea appears calm to moderately stirred, ideal for splashing or a short swim close to shore.

For the neighborhood around the harbor this weather has its own charm. The shops open late, fishermen bring their baskets ashore, and the cafés' regulars exchange a few words about the best route for a boat trip. The day has a slowed pace: no sunstroke, less hectic, more time for a second espresso.

Our tip: take advantage of the morning calm at the harbor — around 8–9 a.m. the air is especially fresh and the small shops prepare their displays. During the day choose streets with shade, but don't forget sunscreen; for up‑to‑date forecasts check AEMET weather forecasts. Pack a light top for the evening; the pier gets a bit cooler toward sunset.

As unusual as the cloudy August day may be: for Port d'Andratx it is a welcome change. The island breathes, the local scene takes its time, and those open to small changes in their daily routine get a very special Mallorcan experience — calm, scented with sea and pine, and with a hint of autumn anticipation in the air; more general visitor information is available at the Mallorca official tourism site.