Sóller: Leisurely High Summer — Sun, Dry Air and a Touch of Tram Charm

A summer day to savor: Sóller shows its sunny side

August 18 in Sóller feels like an invitation to rediscover the town on foot. The sun sets the tone, small clouds drift by and the air remains surprisingly dry — ideal for a cappuccino on the Plaça Constitució or a walk among the lemon trees. Already in the early morning you can hear the soft bell of the tram and the distant roar of the sea, giving the day a cozy melody, as noted in Sóller: Clouds, mild warmth and the slow rhythm of late summer.

Temperatures and course of the day

The night was mild, with lows around 26.3 °C. In the morning it warms quickly, values around 27.8 °C are typical for the time when cafés fill up and locals enjoy their first cup. In the afternoon the thermometer climbs to peaks of around 37.1 °C, before falling to about 33.9 °C by late evening. The coming night remains lukewarm, just above 27 °C, so windows and balconies stay open late, as in Sóller in the Sunshine: A Perfect Summer Day Outdoors.

How the weather feels

Feels-like temperatures are close to the measurements: about 27 °C in the morning, just over 37 °C at the hottest hour and still around 34.8 °C in the late afternoon. That means: light sweating, plenty of water and an occasional shady spot under a plane-tree avenue. Those sensitive to heat should move activities to the cooler morning or evening hours.

Air, wind and clouds

Notable is the low humidity of only around 27 %. The dry air makes the heat less oppressive and the wind pleasant. Atmospheric pressure is about 1012 hPa. A moderate southwest wind (direction about 195°) blows at around 3.2 m/s, gusts play hardly any role (3.5 m/s). Cloud cover is estimated at about 43 %, precipitation is practically not expected — so there is time for sea and mountains.

What locals and visitors should keep in mind

Dry does not mean harmless: don't forget to drink, even if sweat evaporates faster. The most critical hours are between 13:00 and 17:00 when the sun is strongest. A tip: do shopping and sightseeing in the morning, take a siesta coffee or a cool break in the afternoon, and use the evening hours for a dip or stroll at Port de Sóller — there a more pleasant sea breeze usually blows and the pier invites you to promenade, similar to Sóller on August 23: Sunny, Mild and Perfect for Beach and Tram Moments.

Practical for guests: sunscreen, a sun hat and a water bottle should always be with you. Locals claim with a wink that an espresso at Ca'n Lluna at 11:00 is the secret remedy against the heat — can't hurt to try. And if you still have energy after work, you can enjoy the scent of the lemon trees along Carrer de sa Lluna or listen to the nostalgic ring of the tram as it rolls back.

Looking ahead

Such leisurely high-summer days remind Sóller of what makes the island worth living: warm evenings, clear air and the mix of sea and mountains. For visitors this means: adopt the island's rhythm, bridge the hot hours relaxedly and use the cooler morning and evening hours. We'll keep you updated with the next weather changes, see also Sóller on August 25, 2025: Cloud Veils, Warmth and a Hint of Evening Relaxation — until then: lots of water, shade and an espresso for the soul.