Santanyí today: Gray skies but surprisingly mild

Santanyí today: Gray over the Plaça, but pleasantly warm

When I walked along the Plaça Major this morning around 7:15, there was that special Mallorcan gray that resembles a muted film more than true autumn haze. The sun seemed to have briefly lowered the shutters, but if you listened closely you could hear the usual island sounds: distant church bells, seagulls from the harbor and the rustle of palm leaves along the Paseo del Puerto, similar to observations in Santanyí, 14 September 2025: Clouds, mild — a pleasant late-summer day.

Temperatures — no major swings

The day began at around 17.6 °C and climbed to about 22.0 °C by noon. In the afternoon temperatures were around 21.8 °C, and even late in the evening it stayed mild at around 20.5 °C. In short: it feels like a warm late-summer day when you prefer sitting outside to turning on the heating.

Feels-like values, air and wind

The feels-like temperatures closely matched the measurements — about 17.2 °C in the morning and around 21.6 °C during the day. Air pressure is around 1019 hPa, humidity approximately 51 %. A light northeast wind blows from roughly 54°, averaging about 3.7 m/s with gusts up to 4.7 m/s. Enough to make the flags at the town hall flutter a little, but not to blow over tables.

Clouds, chance of rain and UV note

The cloud cover dominated the sky — estimated at about 94 % — yet the chance of rain is close to 0 %. The sun often hides, but UV rays still find their way through thinner clouds. A brief reminder: if you stay longer on the beach or on a boat, don't completely forget the sunscreen.

How this affects daily life

For residents and visitors of Santanyí this means: cozy hours on a café terrace on the Carrer del Centre (around 10:30 the best seats are still available), walks on the Paseo del Puerto without wet shoes and relaxed errands at the market. The streets are passable, the weekly market stalls still sell tomatoes and almonds, and the mood is calm — no need for frantic replanning, as noted in Cozy Cloudy Day in Santanyí – Warm Enough for a Café, Fresh Enough for the Market.

Practical: the wardrobe stays simple. A thin jacket in your bag is enough for the evening walk toward Sa Torre. For boaters the sea is stable enough for short trips as long as usual precautions are observed, comparable to conditions described in Santanyí on August 6: Summer Warmth with Clouds and Sea Breeze.

Slow down for a while

The day invites you to slow the pace: a second coffee, a look into a small boutique, a chat with the baker on the corner. The clouds don't take away the light, they soften it — giving the colors of the old town a warm, almost velvety tone. The combination of pleasant temperature and gentle wind makes Santanyí today a place where you like to linger.

Conclusion: Gray in the sky, but no cause for concern. Those who go outside will find mild temperatures, light wind and the right atmosphere for a relaxed prelude to autumn. Pack a jacket, don't completely forget the sunscreen — and look up, it's worth it.