Santa Ponsa experiences a mild late-summer day on September 3

Santa Ponsa on September 3: A day to stay outdoors

Those who were out early today on Santa Ponsa's seafront promenade heard the gentle lapping of the waves, the clink of espresso cups and the occasional call of a seagull — typical Mallorcan late summer. For a fuller account of today's conditions, see Santa Ponsa experiences a mild late-summer day on September 3. The air was pleasantly mild: at 7:30 a.m. the thermometer showed around 23 °C, a golden hour for a walk before the sun gets serious.

How warm will it get?

By midday the temperature rose to about 26 °C, and in the afternoon it settled just above 25 °C. It's not oppressive heat, but rather the cosy warmth of a day when you can still jump into the sea without a sigh. In the evening a fresh breeze brings the values back down into the low 20s — perfect for a late walk along the harbor.

How does it feel?

The perceived temperatures are close to the readings: roughly 23.6 °C in the morning and around 26 °C during the day. That means: no sweat marathon, but a day when a sun umbrella provides pleasant shade and a light scarf is enough for the evening. Those sensitive to humidity might want to bring a little something extra, but the air was not muggy.

Air, wind and clouds

Humidity is around 56 %, a level that promises fresh sea air without stickiness. Air pressure is steady at about 1017 hPa, indicating calm weather. The wind blows light to moderate from southern directions (about 184°) at roughly 4.5 m/s — enough to sway the palm fronds and fill the sails of smaller boats. For updated forecasts, check the AEMET weather service.

Clouds? Hardly any. The sky remained mostly clear; a late-summer day rarely looks bluer. Rain was practically non-existent today. A note for sun lovers: UV levels are still high enough to cause a serious sunburn — don't forget sunscreen and consult NHS sun safety guidance.

Local tips

My tip: have a strong coffee in the bay in the morning and watch the scene — joggers, families with buckets and spades, retirees enjoying the calm — and then head to the beach. The best time for a swim is late morning or early afternoon when the water is still pleasantly warm. Small coves beside the main bay often offer slightly calmer waves, ideal for a relaxed swim; for a contrasting late-September report, see Santa Ponsa on September 17: Cloudy, warm and surprisingly dry.

In the evening it's worth strolling toward the harbor. The breeze cools, the light softens, and the small bars fill with voices and the scent of grilled tapas. Bringing a light jacket or scarf for the way back is not a bad idea — temperatures can drop surprisingly quickly, especially if the wind freshens.

If you want to plan a little: a walk along the promenade, an ice cream in hand and the sound of the sea as background music — that's the recipe for a perfect late-summer day here. And yes, the sun hat remains both a fashion statement and a sensible measure.

In short: Sunny, warm, with a hint of wind — ideal for the beach, coffee and a relaxed evening by the harbor. A final greeting from summer before the days slowly get shorter; more late-September observations can be found in Santa Ponsa: Clouds, Warmth and a Calm Late-Summer Day.