Still bathing season? Why Mallorca still invites a plunge into the sea at the end of October

Still bathing season? Why Mallorca still invites a plunge into the sea at the end of October

Sunny days, quiet coasts and water temperatures that still lure many into the sea

If you walk along the Paseo Marítimo on an October day, hear the clatter of boats in the harbor and smell freshly brewed coffee from a nearby bar, the island hardly feels like autumn. The winds are mild, the sun still hits the promenades strongly — and yes, the sea is surprisingly friendly.

Measurements from today show what beachgoers already sense: at many popular spots the water temperature is still within a range that many find pleasant, as shown in water temperatures in Autumn 2025. In Cala Major bathers currently measure around 23 °C, at Playa de Palma it is about 24 °C, at Playa de Muro the water is around 22 to 23 °C, and at Cala Agulla in Cala Rajada it is also about 24 °C. Those are figures at which Central and Northern Europeans usually enter the water without much hesitation.

The air also shows its mild side. For the coming days widespread air temperatures of 25 to 26 °C are forecast, which combined with clear skies create real autumn days with a beach feeling, a short cameo of the sun that other coverage describes as Short escape from autumn: Mallorca gives us a few more beach days. On Thursday the warmth was particularly noticeable in the north: Port de Pollença reached about 25 °C, Llucmajor was just below with 24.7 °C, Manacor reported 24.3 °C, Artà 24 °C, and the airport stations were just under 24 °C.

Why hasn't the sea cooled as much as one would expect in October? A prolonged hot summer stores energy in the upper water layer. The result: cooling happens more slowly, and at the end of October we often still have this pleasant residual warmth. You notice it when you dip in — the initial shock of cold and the quick shiver common in colder months are often missing.

For the island this is a small everyday relief: emptier beaches like Playa de Muro or the coves around Formentor invite quiet hours. On Playa de Palma the sunbeds are noticeably less densely occupied, dog walkers stroll along the water's edge, and after a swim you can still sit in a T-shirt on the harbor promenade while the seagulls scream.

A few practical notes for anyone who still wants to go into the water now: temperatures are pleasant, but the sea can vary locally. Shallow coves warm up faster than open coasts, and currents play a role — especially on windy days.

If you want to be safe, look for places with lifeguards or ask at the beach bars about current conditions. For families with children the shallow waters at Playa de Muro are worthwhile, athletic swimmers will find enough space for freestyle in open sections like around Cala Agulla. Paddleboarding or a short snorkeling adventure fit well into these late, warm October days.

And if you don't want to swim: an early morning at Cap de Formentor, when the boats lie quietly at anchor and the pine trees give off the scent of resin, is almost meditative. The island currently offers the chance to combine beach experiences with less hustle — a kind of small, personal off-season miracle.

In short: Yes, swimming in Mallorca is still possible at the end of October and even feels really good in many places, and other reports even note warming into November Bathing weather in November: Mallorca warms up to 26 °C this week. Those looking for warm sunny hours and calmer seas will find them now — as long as they pay attention to local advice and treat the beach and nature with respect.