Spring turning point on Mallorca: Sun returns — but only after wind and rain

Spring turning point on Mallorca: Sun returns — but only after wind and rain

Between stormy passages and sunny Easter days – the island flips the switch

On Mallorca the air already smells of spring: in the town you can detect the scent of wet cobblestones, sails are still clattering on the Passeig Marítim, and in the cafés people are cautiously arranging the terrace furniture. Still, patience is required. The national weather service Aemet expects a few more unpleasant days before milder air and more sun dominate.

The start of the week brought strong gusts and thick clouds to many places, as noted in Storms are over, island remains moody: What Mallorca's weather will be like in the coming days. Along the north coast, in the southeast and on the slopes of the Serra de Tramuntana there was a temporary orange alert because of severe wind gusts. According to the current forecast these warnings should have lost effect by Wednesday and in some parts by Thursday; Aemet expects the most dangerous gusts to subside soon.

Tuesday begins mixed: clouds alternate with bright sunny spells, and it should remain dry most of the time. According to the models, daytime highs will rise to around 17 degrees — enough for a walk if you have a light windbreaker. On Wednesday new showers will roll over the island from the west; rain is expected almost everywhere, and snowflakes are possible again above about 1,000 meters. Anyone who knows the Tramuntana knows: winter can still make a surprising comeback there, as happened after a sudden turnaround in weather described in Last Heatwave – then the Turnaround: Changeable Weather on Mallorca.

From Maundy Thursday a more stable weather pattern will gradually set in, according to Aemet. The outlook shows a mix of sun and clouds, drier conditions and temperatures reaching around 19 degrees in the afternoons. Just in time for the Easter weekend the island should actually get a taste of spring: locally values around 21 degrees are expected, and on Easter Monday some places could even reach up to 22 degrees. For Mallorca this means: more visitors on the promenades, more sunny spots in the cafés and the first Sunday outings in short sleeves.

For those who can't resist the sea: the port authority reported the current water temperatures on Tuesday morning. Off Pollença they were 13.8 °C, off Sa Ràpita 14.5 °C and at the island edge near Dragonera 14.63 °C. A jump into the water therefore remains refreshing, but a short foot bath is already possible.

Practical tips for the next few days: secure loose items on balconies and terraces, pay particular attention to warnings along the coast and check Aemet briefly before excursions. For visitors: the changeable phase is a good opportunity to experience the island in two moods — first the rough, stormy sea, then the mild, golden hours when the almond trees and jasmine gradually reshape the streetscape.

The outlook is friendly: meteorologically, the expected shift means that Mallorca will begin the main tourist season with more stable weather. Local catering and leisure businesses are likely to make use of the sunny days, and anyone who has time should now plan walks on less crowded beaches until the promenades fill up again. A bit of wind is part of the season here — and may even make the first espresso on the terrace by the sea taste even better.

In short: Once more stormy and rainy, especially on Wednesday, with snow at higher elevations; increasingly fair from Maundy Thursday, Easter with plenty of sun and daytime values around 19–21 °C, locally up to 22 °C. Current water temperatures: Pollença 13.8 °C, Sa Ràpita 14.5 °C, Dragonera 14.63 °C. Source: Aemet and official port measurements.