Santa Ponsa on September 17: Cloudy, warm and surprisingly dry

Cloudy but cozy: Santa Ponsa shows itself in muted tones

September 17, 2025 brings to Santa Ponsa exactly what many locals appreciate after the high season: lots of sky but little drama, similar to the calm late-summer day on 19 September. The Passeig fills today with people who take their coffee in thermoses onto the promenade, walkers with light scarves and boat renters calmly checking the lines. The sun hides behind a high cloud layer, but rain? Not today — no umbrella needed.

The numbers: mild, stable, unexciting

The weather station tells it straight: in the early morning the values were around 22.9 °C. In the late morning the thermometer climbed to about 26.5 °C and reached just under 26.1 °C in the afternoon. After sunset the temperature drops to about 24.6 °C — warm enough for a T-shirt, but a light jacket can be useful if the sea breeze picks up.

How it really feels

The 'feels-like' temperatures stay close to the measured values: in the morning about 23.4 °C, during the day around 26.5 °C. For swimmers this means: the water is still pleasant, the sun is sometimes missing, but the sea invites calm swims. On the quay you can hear the soft clack of rigging, seagulls calling and the distant hum of an excursion boat — typical autumn sounds, unhurried.

Pressure, humidity and wind bring calm

Air pressure stands at a stable 1022 hPa, humidity is around 68 %. A light breeze blows from the west-southwest, about 253°, at a speed of around 2.8 m/s with occasional gusts. That's enough to make small boats rock gently in the harbor — creating pretty reflections of the yachts on the water for photographers, much like September 27: mild, cloudy and ready for walks.

Clouds but not a drop

What stands out is the high cloud cover of roughly 91 %, yet the chance of rain is 0 %. An unusually gray but dry September day — ideal for those who like beach walks and harbor atmosphere without coming home with wet shoes.

What locals and visitors should do today

Early risers who visit the first café on the Passeig around 7:30 AM should plan for a slight morning chill — a stronger coffee and a seat with a view of the bay are recommended; local coverage noted similar mornings, such as September 4: clouds, warmth and a tapas evening in sight. Boat renters kindly remind people to have life jackets ready in case the breeze freshens in the afternoon, as happened on September 2: gentle south wind. In the evening a stroll along the quay is worthwhile: the lights of the yachts shimmer, the water is calm, and the restaurants smell of freshly grilled fish.

Why a day like this does you good

Days like this are a breather after the bustle of summer. The island takes a deep breath: fewer tourists, calmer streets, and still the warmth that links holiday and everyday life. For local businesses this means steady, relaxed revenue instead of a high-season rush, a trend also seen on 8 September: mild and lightly cloudy — and for visitors the chance to experience Mallorca without the show: relaxed, genuine and close to the everyday life of the islanders.

In short: Santa Ponsa presents itself today in muted, friendly tones – a perfect late-summer day for anyone who likes a quiet Mallorca. So head out to the Paseo, take a turn around the harbor, look out to sea and soak up the uncomplicated mood. Rain? No. A touch of September melancholy? Maybe. But in a good, homely way.