Cala Millor: Rainy Mornings, Mild Afternoons — a September Day with Charm

Cala Millor swings between umbrella and sunny café coffee

September here does what it wants — and does it with a certain calm. This morning a fine drizzle made the paving stones on the Passeig shine, as described in Mild Rain in Cala Millor: A Cozy Start to Autumn on the Passeig Marítim; the first tourists shake their heads briefly and open umbrellas, while the seagulls above the playa continue their usual calls. Anyone jogging at 8 a.m. gets fresh air and the rhythmic splash of drops on the sea. Not unpleasant, rather slowing things down.

Temperatures: jacket in the morning, windows open in the afternoon

The thermometers show hardly any surprises: around 17°C in the morning, with a gentle rise to about 20–21°C during the day. It’s the kind of weather where locals still wear a light jacket until the sun breaks through for a few modest hours and you then fling the window wide because your face is warm. Evenings remain mild — no need to hunt for the heating.

Wind, air pressure and the perceived climate

A light northeast breeze makes 20°C feel more like 19°C. The breeze brings the scent of salt and pine bark; sometimes you can hear the distant clatter of a boat on the pier. Air pressure stays steady above 1015 hPa, humidity is moderate — so no oppressive muggy feeling, more of an easy breath. Gusts are rare and mostly harmless, with wind speeds around 3–5 m/s.

Chance of rain: 40–45%. That means not continuous rain, but short showers and drizzle phases similar to Cala Millor on October 11: Rain, Mild Air and a Cozy Promenade. A foldable umbrella in your backpack is practical, especially if you’re moving between a café on Carrer del Mar and the beach.

What this means for the day’s plan in Cala Millor

In the morning the seats at the corner café on Carrer del Mar are still free, baristas have time for a friendly chat, and the air smells of espresso and wet paving stones. A stroll along the Passeig is worthwhile in the late morning — the shop signs still shimmer slightly from the rain, and market stalls are just setting up their sunshades, as noted in Cala Millor on October 14: Rain, but the island remains warm. At midday many prefer a walk along the playa with a light jacket against the breeze; shells crack softly in the sand, and sometimes a dog barks in the distance.

In the afternoon the clouds often break up. For an hour or two of sunshine a spot at a street café is worth its weight — if you’re lucky you’ll sit in the sun with a coffee and watch fishermen mend their nets. For trips into the Tramuntana mountains we recommend packing a light rain jacket in case the weather shifts quickly; see the UNESCO World Heritage page for the Serra de Tramuntana.

In short: Not a spectacular day, but a pleasant one. A typical late-summer day with small surprises: morning raindrops, mild, almost belated summer moments in the afternoon. Just right for walks, short café breaks and the leisurely pace that people here appreciate. We will keep an eye on developments and report back if the wind or clouds decide to get moodier.