Clouds, Sea and Balmy Air: Cala Rajada on October 3, 2025

Clouds, Sea and Balmy Air: Cala Rajada on October 3, 2025

The morning on the Passeig de la Mar begins today with the familiar scent of freshly baked ensaimadas, while a low cloud layer bathes the harbor in soft, diffuse light. Not a gray dreariness, but rather a pleasant calm: hull noises, seagull cries and the quiet clatter of nets at the quay characterize the scene. For October 3, Cala Rajada remains kindly-gray — no rain in sight, but a hint of late summer in the air. This echoes earlier coverage such as Cala Rajada in Early Autumn: Clouds, Warm Air and the Lingering Sea Breeze.

Temperatures and the feel of the day

The thermometer starts in the early morning at around 19 °C. Over the day it climbs to a maximum of just under 24 °C, but mostly stays in a comfortable range around 22–23 °C. Even in the evening a little over 21 °C is still expected — enough to stroll along Playa de Son Moll without a heavy jacket. The perceived temperature during the day is about 22–23 °C; occasionally it becomes slightly muggy, but that rarely disturbs the relaxed atmosphere in the street cafés.

Air, wind and chance of rain

Air pressure is about 1021 hPa, humidity ranges between 60–65 %. A light to moderate southwest wind (about 3–4 m/s) brings fresh gusts now and then, especially at the capes and around Cala Agulla. Chance of rain? Practically zero. That means: a short beach walk, a visit to the fresh fish market or a photo by the water are a safe bet today.

Why this weather is good for Mallorca

Such milder, cloudy days are a welcome bridge between summer and autumn: for locals they mean ongoing terraces and market days, for small shops and restaurants an extension of the season without the stress of midsummer heat. The diffuse lighting also spares the vineyards and orchards — and cyclists on the coastal paths breathe easier when the sun doesn't beat down mercilessly. A similarly mild day was highlighted in 4 October 2025: Leisurely Autumn Day in Cala Rajada – Ideal for Walks. In short: an economically and socially useful interlude in the island's annual rhythm.

What you can do today

Those who use the morning will meet familiar faces at the harbour: the fisherman in the green sweater who sorts his nets at nine, or the señora walking her dog around the corner. A cup of coffee on the Passeig, a stroll through the fish market or a calm walk on Playa de Son Moll — all of these work wonderfully. Photographers will love the soft light; contrasts remain flat, details on the water come out well. And let's be honest: most sunscreens can stay in the cupboard today. Harbour scenes like these have also been described elsewhere, for example in Cala Rajada: Cloudy, Mild and Harbor Breeze on 14 September 2025.

Our tip: For extended hikes in the Capdepera area the current weather is ideal: not too warm, not too windy. A thin sweater for the evening is still wise — the island has its own little temperature swings.

At the end of the day there's the feeling that Mallorca in October is far from hibernation. The mix of surf, market chatter and the occasional scent of buñuelos from a bakery makes it clear: life here beats a little slower, but no less lively. And anyone who wanders the alleys this evening may discover a place where a window is still open, faint Mallorcan music drifting out — a reminder that autumn on the island is more of a gentle companion than a harsh metronome.