Rain in Germany, Summer in Mallorca: Beaches and Ice Cream Shops Packed at up to 26°C

Rain in Germany, Summer in Mallorca: Beaches and Ice Cream Shops Packed at up to 26°C

A late April weekend with almost June-like temperatures makes the island bloom

On Sunday, 19 April 2026, Mallorca felt like a brief preview of summer for many. The state meteorological service Aemet noted on Saturday at various stations values that are more reminiscent of June than April: up to 26°C were recorded among others in Pollença, Port de Pollença, Manacor, Sineu, Artà and Llucmajor, while places like Santanyí, Santa María, Calvià, Sant Elm and Colònia de Sant Pere reported 24°C. The sea is calm and the wind barely noticeable – ideal conditions for beach days and long hours on terraces. This echoes coverage such as Last Heatwave – then the Turnaround: Changeable Weather on Mallorca.

The mood on site is light and cheerful. On the Passeig Marítim you can hear the clink of ice cream scoops in cones, the rattle of bicycles and the occasional ring of an electric scooter. In the early afternoon, sunbeds and colourful umbrellas line the well-known beaches, families build small castles from wet sand, teenagers splash at the water's edge and older residents stroll along the promenade with hats and newspapers. Queues form at cafés and ice cream parlours: entries in the tills of small gelaterias are often the first real sign of relief after the quiet winter.

Mobility also feels the uplift: the TIB buses between Port de Sóller, Sóller and Palma were heavily used over the weekend, says a local commuter. Excursions into the Tramuntana are as popular as short trips to Playa de Palma, where the traditional Opening is taking place. The party strip has already welcomed the Bierkönig, and the season celebration continues until the evening of 19 April; Megapark will start next week and plans further events from 23 to 26 April.

For the island, the early boost means more than just a few sold tickets and full sunbeds. Restaurateurs, market traders and small shops are already feeling the effect: terraces are being set again, staff are returning to shifts earlier than planned, and suppliers deliver fresh goods for ice cream, salads and seafood dishes. Tourists who would normally still be in winter clothes are swapping jackets for light shirts and beach towels, bringing welcome demand to towns from Port des Canonge to Santanyí in the coming weeks.

The island also offers quiet alternatives for those who want to avoid crowds. A morning run along Cala Major, a cappuccino at the Plaça de Cort beneath the palm trees or a trip into the mountains behind Deià always work – especially in the early morning and late afternoon many coves remain peaceful. If you are looking for an ice cream shop without a queue, walk ten minutes into a side street; often it is the small family-run shops off the main promenade that surprise with homemade sorbets. Local reporting has described how the island breathed again after rain in Rain break: Mallorca breathes — late summer returns.

Practical tips: beaches and buses are more pleasant in the morning, the sun is still mild and parking is easier to find. For families, a cool siesta at midday or a shaded spot among the dunes is worthwhile. And for residents, now is a good opportunity to visit favourite cafés again and consciously support the local season. Readers planning outings may also want to check forecasts such as Clouds Gather: Rainy Weather Coming to Mallorca — Pack an Umbrella.

For the coming days, Aemet continues to report sunshine and locally only minor temperature changes; this means that many more April weekends can turn into little beach festivals. Those strolling through Palma now hear more languages than usual, smell the salt and freshly baked bread from the bakeries, and notice how the island is gradually returning to the tourist season.

The conclusion is simple: a rainy Germany is a quiet side note on days like these, while Mallorca opens its terraces, switches on the ice cream parlours and presents inviting beaches. A friendly tip: the best sides of the island are discovered by getting up early, choosing small routes and supporting local businesses – that way the feeling of summer remains for the locals as well.