Rainy Autumn Day in Cala Millor: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Keep Walking

Rainy Autumn Day in Cala Millor: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Keep Walking

The summer has officially gone into the changing room, and Cala Millor is mourning today — or rather: wearing a waterproof jacket. Anyone strolling along the Passeig in the morning hears the soft drumming of rain on the awnings, sees few sunbathers and some hardened seniors who still take their coffee outside. The air smells of wet sand and damp pine needles, and seagulls circle a little lower over the sea in response to the calm, a scene similar to Autumn Drizzle in Cala Millor: Walks Instead of Sunshade Alarm.

Temperatures and how the weather feels

Technically the day stays moderate: around 16 °C in the morning, the thermometer climbs to about 20 °C in the afternoon — it won't get any higher today. The perceived temperatures are rather around 18–19 °C due to wind and humidity, so there's no freezing alarm, but weather that calls for layering. The evening hours remain unusually mild at just under 19 °C. This mildness is echoed in Cala Millor on October 14: Rain, but the island remains warm. For families with strollers: the fabric cover gets damp quickly, a cloth or a cover makes more sense than a new rainy adventure for the toddler.

Wind, air pressure and atmosphere

The air pressure is about 1025 hPa, humidity around 61 %. A light northerly wind blows at about 3.6 m/s, gusts can briefly reach 4.5 m/s. For surfers this means: no huge waves, rather a choppy, mixed sea — good for beginners, less spectacular for the pros. Grey clouds are reflected on the water; the normally bright blue looks more pastel and almost calming today, rather than one of the Clouds Without Rain: A Cozy October Day in Cala Millor days.

How the island takes the rain

The cafés on the promenade fill up around 9:00–10:00: waiters wipe tables, guests pull chairs a little closer, and the espresso machines hum louder than usual. The fishermen at the harbor stay outside; the nervous clatter of nets mixes with the soft squeak of boats — they smile and say that rain doesn't bother the fish, but it does the tourists. This is much like Cala Millor on October 11: Rain, Mild Air and a Cozy Promenade. The sun loungers stand more bare, some hotel staff pull tarps over cushions, children in rubber boots gleefully splash in puddles while larger groups prefer to retreat indoors.

Practical tips for locals and visitors

Brief and useful: umbrella or light waterproof jacket, sturdy shoes, a thin sweater to throw on. Cyclists should use a waterproof seat cover, runners a breathable top. If you want to shop, the best chances are between the showers; market stalls usually stay open, vendors only cover up briefly. A small advantage: the promenade is less crowded — a good time for photos without the crowds.

Why a day like this is good for you

After the loud, hot months the rain feels like a sigh. Nature gets moisture, the air clears, and Cala Millor shows a quieter side where you can watch the sea almost in slow motion. A bit of melancholy belongs to autumn, but also hope: more water for the fountains, cleaner air and empty parking spaces if you head out spontaneously for shopping or a small coffee round.

Conclusion: no drama, more an invitation to slow down. An umbrella, good shoes and the willingness to look at the shimmering, muted sea — then a gray day quickly becomes a relaxed island afternoon.