Rainy Day in Alcúdia: warm, calm — and thoroughly Mallorcan

Gentle rain in Alcúdia: take an umbrella, leave the jacket

In the early morning the rain taps only lightly on the awnings at the calm port. The scent of wet stone rises from the alleys, and the nets on the pier hang heavy — not from the wind, but from the water. This is not a gusty autumn that snaps palms, but one that cools the island while making it feel warmer. In short: pack an umbrella, leave the woolly hat at home.

Temperatures and feeling

Temperatures remain mild: around 20–24 °C early and during the day and barely cooler in the evening. Anyone strolling along the Passeig Marítim will feel more of the humid warmth than the usual autumn bite. It therefore feels hardly fresher — rather muted and cozy, ideal for a slow walk with a cup of hot coffee.

Air pressure, humidity and wind

Technically, a calm weather pattern dominates: stable air pressure, a relative humidity of around 70% and a light northeast wind of about 4 m/s. Gusts play briefly with umbrellas but cause no excitement. For boat owners this means: no storm, but wet work clothes on the quay.

Everyday life in the rain

At the plaza, market stalls move a few meters under awnings, fruit sellers protect their boxes with tarpaulins and bakeries quickly fill their indoor tables. The bars on Carrer del Port are glad of guests seeking shelter from the drizzle; the clink of espresso cups mixes with the rain. Tourists wander with umbrellas, locals take it more calmly: a short conversation, a smile, then back into a warm room.

Practical tips for the day

A few simple rules help: a light rain jacket instead of heavy winter clothes, rain protection for your backpack and shoes that can handle a bit of water. For photographers the wet alleys are a gift: shiny cobblestones, reflections in the harbor and the muted colours offer motifs rarely seen so intensely on sunny days.

The good side of the rain

Rain cleans the air, makes vegetation look lusher and brings the olive trees to life. For ferries and fishermen the day means changed plans, for cafés more regulars. And for the island it is a few drops: water for the soils, less dust in the streets and a pace that tastes like Mediterranean slowness.

Outlook

Before you head out: briefly check local advisories in case the low-pressure area gains strength. Mostly, though, it will stay as a steady drizzle — enough to transform the town, not enough to bring it to a halt. So pack an umbrella, choose slightly sturdier shoes and take the day as an invitation to discover Alcúdia from a quieter, almost familiar side.