Moderate Rain in Cala Rajada on October 15 — mild 20 °C, don't forget a rain jacket

Gray but cozy: An autumn day with the sound of the sea

If you walked early this morning along the Passeig in Cala Rajada, you would have heard not only the steady splash of the waves but also the softer drumming of raindrops on the awnings. It won’t be a bright late-summer day: moderate rain is forecast for October 15 (detailed forecast for 15 October in Cala Rajada). No reason to be sad — rather an invitation to take the day more slowly, visit the corner café and watch the harbor activity with a hot drink in hand.

The numbers at a glance

Temperatures are stable and pleasant (see report on warm rain and mild temperatures): around 20.1 °C in the morning, about 21.0 °C at midday, just under 20.6 °C in the afternoon and back to roughly 20.1 °C at night. The perceived temperature stays between 20.0 and 21.0 °C — warm enough that a winter coat is unnecessary, but cool enough for a light rain jacket.

Wind, air and rain — what you'll feel

Air pressure is around 1018 hPa, humidity about 69 % (data from the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET)). The wind is moderate from the northeast at roughly 5.3 m/s (26°) with gusts up to 5.6 m/s. Clouds cover around 79% of the sky and the chance of rain is currently 100% — in short: it will be wet, but not stormy (earlier drizzle report).

In the harbor you mainly notice the damp air and the soft clatter of mooring lines. The fishermen aren’t completely inactive; some boats head out while others stay snug in the shelter of the basin. The morning market usually takes place — just with more umbrellas and fewer sun vendors.

How to make the most of the day

The day is less ideal for beach lovers. But for walks along the promenade, dramatic cloud photography and a relaxed café visit the weather is almost perfect. Pack a light rain jacket and shoes that can get a little wet. The terrace today without a cover? Better not. A window seat with a sea view is just right.

A market visit becomes a small local scene: sellers pull pots and fabrics closer together, voices mix with the sound of the rain, and the aroma of fried fish and freshly baked bread drifts across the stalls. A bit of wet atmosphere enlivens the alleys — and photos gain depth.

Practical tips from the island

My advice: put a rain jacket in your bag, and enjoy your coffee sitting down. For families: a short swim is possible, but don’t plan the whole day at the beach. Boat trips are reduced, but smaller fishing-boat routes usually run — a perfect opportunity to observe the quieter side of the harbor.

And a small advantage: the rain cleans the air, the gardens and olive groves breathe a sigh of relief. Plants welcome it, the streets shine, and the air smells saltier and fresher. Maybe not the classic holiday sky — but a day when Mallorca shows its other, calmer side (official Mallorca tourism site).

So: don’t forget the rain jacket, but still plan the walk. I’ll go back to the harbor later, listen to the patter of drops on the boat covers and see if the sun peeks through the clouds for a moment. Sometimes those moments are the most beautiful.