Santanyí on October 14: Rain, Mild Air and Café Days

Rainy day in Santanyí: How to best spend October 14

If you plan to stroll through the Plaça Major tomorrow, October 14, it’s best to take a small umbrella. The models agree: the probability of rain is practically 100%. That doesn’t mean a storm, but enough wetness to make the cobblestones shine and to protect the market stalls with tarpaulins.

Temperatures and feels-like

Autumn remains unusually mild: the forecast lists lows at about 19.7 °C and highs near 23.3 °C. Specifically, expect roughly 20.7 °C in the morning, just under 23.0 °C at midday and slight drops to about 21.9 °C in the late afternoon; at night it barely cools below 20.3 °C. The apparent temperatures differ little: around 21 °C in the early hours, about 23 °C at midday and roughly 20.5 °C at night – warm enough to skip a winter coat, but humid enough that a wet sweater can feel uncomfortable. Similar conditions were reported on October 15 in Soft Rain and Mild Air: Santanyí on October 15.

Pressure, humidity and wind

Air pressure is around 1018 hPa, with humidity near 64 %. A noticeable northeast wind (about 56°) accompanies this, with average speeds of about 6.4 m/s and gusts up to 7.8 m/s. That can make some showers slant – hats should therefore be secured.

Getting around in and around Santanyí

On the roads this means wet surfaces, puddles and occasionally reduced visibility. Traffic can slow, especially on the MA-612 and the route toward Cala d’Or. Bus travelers should allow a few extra minutes; connections are generally stable, but rain and standing water always introduce some variability. Anyone who wants to read more about Santanyí’s weather can consult the forecast from October 10.

Practical tips from the Plaça

Our advice from the Plaça Major: a compact, foldable umbrella, a waterproof jacket and shoes with good grip. For the weekly market in the morning – a bag is better than an open basket so mandarins and local cheeses stay protected. If you have an early flight: please check the airline information, as delays can occur. For context, a previous report titled Damp, Mild Day in Santanyí – Umbrellas, Coffee and Glistening Cobblestones described similar rainy, mild conditions earlier in the season.

What the day means for Mallorca

Rain doesn’t automatically mean a bad mood. The moderate temperatures and the wind won’t stop a downpour, but they do make it more of a day for indoor spaces: cafés watching the raindrops, small galleries and the quiet tolling of the church bells over the square. The smell of wet stone and pine rises to the nose, gull calls mix with the soft patter of drops – a different, calmer side of the island. A particularly nice place to soak up the atmosphere is the Café on the Square.

And yes: the sea has its appeal even in the rain. It looks a little greyer, but richer in tone. Photographers will find surprisingly moody motifs, and promenades are quieter for walkers than on sunny days.

Conclusion

In short: a mild, wet day with some wind, but no storm. Ideal for a cozy café visit, a market walk with a bag or a quiet wander through Santanyí’s lanes. Hold on to your hat, have your umbrella ready – and enjoy, because rain refreshes the island in its own way. If you plan to stay in Santanyí on October 15, you should take a look.