Rainy day in Santa Ponsa – mild autumn with a fresh breeze

Santa Ponsa on September 30: rain, but cozy rather than bitterly cold

The sky over Santa Ponsa opened its sluices this afternoon – not a downpour, more a steady drizzle that bathes the promenade in fine drops. When the rain taps quietly on the cobbles and the terracotta roofs form their own little orchestra, you immediately notice: autumn has arrived, as seen in Santa Ponsa: Mild Autumn Day – Sun, Clouds and an Umbrella for the Promenade. Not with a cold shock, but with this mild, salty dampness that smells of sea, wet stone and the first plans for the fireplace.

How warm will it stay?

The numbers are reassuring: it stays pleasant. The range is roughly between 18 °C and 23 °C. Specifically the thermometer reports about 19.2 °C in the morning, around 21.4 °C at midday, the afternoon brings the daily high of nearly 22.8 °C and at night it only cools slightly to about 20.6 °C, as noted in Drizzly Weather in Santa Ponsa: Gentle Autumn Rain and Mild Air Invite a Walk. So no winter sweater — rather a jacket and an umbrella.

Wind, air and chance of rain

The air feels 'softer': humidity at just under 63 % and air pressure around 1019 hPa. The wind comes from an easterly direction (approx. 81°), blows with an average speed of about 6.8 m/s and brings gusts up to 8.9 m/s. And yes, the probability of rain is currently almost 100 % — the cloud cover does what it wants, as shown in Rainy Day in Santa Ponsa: A Walk among Wet Palms and Café Roofs.

What does this mean for the day on site?

For coastal outings: a little flexibility doesn't hurt. The beach bars are quieter, sunbeds remain emptier, while the cafés on the promenade quickly fill up. A window seat, a cup of hot chocolate or a café con leche — and the rainy day becomes a small island luxury. Walks by the water are possible as long as you wear sturdy footwear and have an umbrella at hand. For boaters and water sports enthusiasts, the usual caution applies: the gusts are moderate but one should check Windy weather and sea conditions map.

And practical everyday tips: a towel in the trunk is now worth gold when the dog bursts jubilantly from the bushes after the first autumn rain. If you're driving, better to drive a bit more defensively — wet roads, shiny crosswalks and suddenly appearing puddles demand attention.

For the island, such a rainy day also has its advantages: plants and gardens get moisture, dust settles, and the air feels clearer. For locals it means a small breather from the tourist flow — the town breathes differently, slower, you hear more conversations, fewer sound systems, as noted in Rain Greeting in Santa Ponsa: A Brief Autumn Breath on September 9. For visitors: discover the quiet sides of Mallorca, the small shops, the slow sunsets behind grey clouds.

Santa Ponsa shows its cosier side on days like this. The sounds are different: the roar of the waves, muffled voices in the streets, the dripping from the balcony. A rainy day can therefore be quite charming — provided you plan a little differently and let yourself fall into the leisurely rhythm.

Updated: 30.09.2025, 15:30 – local observations and forecast data from AEMET official forecasts.