Port d'Andratx on August 18: warm, lightly cloudy and perfect for a harbor stroll

A quiet summer day on the mole

On August 18 Port d'Andratx is enjoying a relaxed summer pause: no storm warnings, only a few clouds in the sky and temperatures that are neither dramatic nor an invitation to laze around. If you get up early and walk along the mole, you hear the fishing boats, the soft clatter of the nets and the distant calls of the seagulls — today the day begins exactly as you imagine an island summer; see Port d'Andratx: A Perfect September Day at the Harbor.

Temperatures and how it feels

Morning: around 27.7 °C — ideal for a coffee at the harbour at 8 am, with still a bit of freshness on your face.
Daytime: highs around 30.5 °C, sunny with occasional cloud shade.
Afternoon: about 29.4 °C — good for a walk along the promenade or a cool down in one of the small coves.
Night: it falls slightly to around 27.9 °C; the night remains warm but not oppressive.

The felt temperature is a little higher: in the morning like 30.4 °C, during the day up to 34.0 °C and even at night around 31.5 °C. Sunscreen, plenty of water and a good hat are therefore a sensible idea.

Wind, humidity and shipping

Air pressure is about 1012 hPa, humidity around 65%. The wind blows lightly from the southeast at around 5 m/s, gusts can briefly rise to about 5.3 m/s. For sailors and paddlers this means relaxed conditions, but waves can be noticeable in exposed areas. Small motorboats and SUP riders should keep an eye on the afternoon conditions, when the sea becomes a bit livelier.

Tips for the day — where it's worth going

Rain is practically excluded (precipitation probability near 0%). Use the calm morning hours: Cala Llamp and the small western coves are still fairly undisturbed in the mornings. For an account of a different late-summer harbour morning see Port d'Andratx: Clouds, Fresh Breeze and an Unusual Late-Summer Day on August 24. The promenade usually fills up around midday; if you want a spot in the shade, come earlier or choose one of the shady cafés on the harbour street.

My recommendation from everyday experience and hearsay: try the ice cream at the old harbour bakery — the locals know where the breaks happen. Don't forget to hydrate: the combination of humidity and heat makes you sweat faster than you think.

What this means for residents and visitors

Such days are typical for late summer in Mallorca: enough warmth for the beach and boats, but also enough wind that it doesn't get oppressive. For restaurants and small shops this means: the midday trade is booming, the evening remains relaxed. For tourists: start early or enjoy a relaxed late meal — the midday hours are busy. For another example of typical late-summer conditions see Port d'Andratx: Cloudy, mild and ideal for a harbor stroll.

Outlook

In the next 24 hours the weather situation remains stable. Light cloud cover may soften the sun from time to time; larger weather changes are not expected. If you enjoy a warm but not extreme summer day, you'll find exactly the right thing in Port d'Andratx today: calm coves, a lively harbour and enough shady spots to get through the afternoon.

Short practical checklist: sunscreen, water bottle, head covering and a spot on the mole — an island morning hardly gets any better.