Rain Showers in Santa Ponsa: A Gray but Cozy Day

Rain on the promenade – Santa Ponsa breathes more quietly

Good morning from Santa Ponsa. As in Rainy Day in Santa Ponsa: A Walk among Wet Palms and Café Roofs, those walking along the Platja today will first hear the steady patter of drops on beach umbrellas and the harbour mole. 14 October 2025 brings almost no sunny intervals on the west coast: the chance of rain is virtually 100 percent, with showers returning again and again, sometimes longer wet periods. Not dramatic, but definitely wetter than the coffee you pick up on the way.

Temperatures that warm — if you stay dry

Thermometer: The values remain mild: around 19.4 °C in the morning, up to about 24 °C during the day and gently falling to roughly 22 °C in the afternoon. At night we expect mild 21 °C. No winter coat needed, but an umbrella or a light rain jacket is advisable.

Feels-like temperature: Just under 20 °C in the morning, at the warmest around 23.9 °C. Barefoot at the shore you'll notice the wet sand more than cold. However, anyone staying outside for a longer time should watch for slippery surfaces — especially on steps and when boarding buses.

Wind, air pressure, impression of the sea

The wind is light to moderate from east-northeast (about 81°) at roughly 4.6 m/s, gusts up to 6.3 m/s. That is enough to make light umbrellas struggle briefly. Air pressure around 1018 hPa, humidity about 60 percent: noticeable but not oppressive. The sea is a bit choppy, and the coast's colours appear subdued — a different, quieter Mallorca.

Everyday life at the harbour: empty chairs, wet wood

At the harbour mole and the beach bars many chairs are empty today. The clatter of folded loungers mixes with the rain and the distant hum of a few boat engines. The bus line to Palma is running normally, but commuters at the Avinguda Rei Jaume stop should watch for wet curbs and slippery steps — heavier showers can cause small delays, as noted in Santa Ponsa: Moderate Showers and Mild Autumn Days on October 10.

Practical tips for the day

Sturdy shoes, a hood or a robust umbrella and a plastic bag for purchases are worth their weight today. If you booked a boat trip: better call the operator briefly; some trips are canceled or postponed for safety reasons. For parents: indoor options and museums are friendly and warm, as described in Rainy day in Santa Ponsa – mild autumn with a fresh breeze. For couples: a longer café visit under the arcades is especially atmospheric today.

Cozy instead of sunny — a suggestion

If the weather takes away the sunny day, gift yourself a calm cultural trip. The small galleries by the harbour feel invitingly quiet today. The cafés near Carrer del Mar offer dry window seats with views over the grey-blue sea and an espresso that warms you from the inside. It is that Mallorcan moment when the sound of rain accompanies conversations and you deliberately take your time.

Small benefits that rain brings

Fewer tourists on the beaches, freshly cleaned streets and glistening paving stones — a photographer's gift. Wet surfaces create reflections rarely seen in the heat. For local flora every drop is welcome: the Mediterranean plants soak up the water like old friends, and nature often looks particularly lush after a shower.

Be safe, stay relaxed

Stay alert during heavier showers and drive carefully — wet roads can glare and increase braking distances. For pedestrians: keep distance from kerb edges, hold on to a handrail if possible. And if a shower catches you by surprise: a café with a window seat is never far away.

Looking ahead

The weekend remains changeable, with isolated chances of friendlier spells in the following days. Until then: listen closely when the rain makes the coast a little louder. It's a day when Mallorca feels quieter, cozier and almost homely — and when you make small discoveries if you set the umbrella aside for a moment.

PS: A fresh wind and a hot coffee at the window don't replace the sea — but they come very close. Perhaps that's the nicest compromise between urgency and leisure that a rainy day can offer.