Autumn Palma: Rain, Warm Wind and Gleaming Alleys

Autumn Palma: Rain, Warm Wind and Gleaming Alleys

Today Palma shows itself again in a way locals and long-term visitors appreciate: it rains intermittently, but it remains mild, as described in Palma in Autumn: Rainy Days with Sunny Windows. The Passeig des Born smells of wet stone and freshly brewed coffee. The swifts have long since moved on; instead of them you now hear the occasional click of umbrellas and the soft splash of drops on the fountain at the Plaça Major.

Temperatures and how it feels

Thermometers settle at a pleasant level: around 18 °C in the morning, up to 25 °C during brief warm spells, and back to about 20 °C in the evening. It often feels a bit milder – the humidity after the rain caresses the skin rather than making you cold. For walks at the marina a light jacket is usually enough; sensitive people should still consider a thin sweater near the water, as noted in Gentle Drizzle, Mild Air: Palma Invites a Relaxed Autumn Walk.

Wind, air pressure and how to dress

Air pressure remains stable at around 1023 hPa, humidity is about 56 %. The wind comes from the east (just under 99°) at about 6 m/s with occasional gusts up to 7 m/s – enough to secure papers in cafés along the Passeig and to hold the umbrella with care. Tip: a sturdy small umbrella and a water-repellent jacket are more practical today than a large folding umbrella that the wind easily catches, similar to observations in Palma otoñal: lluvia, viento cálido y calles relucientes.

Clouds, showers and the effects on city life

The cloud cover is mostly closed, with occasional clearings. The chance of rain is near 100 % – which means: puddles on the cobblestones of La Lonja and around the Mercat de l’Olivar are to be expected, as in Interludes of Rain and Sun: Palma on October 10. Commuters should leave earlier: wet roads become slippery faster, and the bike lanes shine like they've been polished. For boat lovers the good news is that the sea state remains calm; the breakwater at Portixol offers wet benches but also pretty views in the muted light, reported in Autumn Drizzle in Palma: Mild, Fresh and Typically Mallorcan.

Tips for the day in Palma

Anyone who wants to enjoy the city today should take their time: an espresso in a covered outdoor area, a look into a small boutique, or a cozy pause in a bodega are ideal alternatives when a shower begins. Museums and indoor markets like the Mercat de l’Olivar invite you to wander without being surprised by rain. In the evening the lantern light creates an almost cinematic mood – lantern reflections on wet pavements, quiet conversations from the bars, the distant hum of a bus.

In short: a classic, mild drizzly autumn day in Palma has its own charm. Not stormy, not cold, rather cozy and a bit rainy. So: pack an umbrella, put on a jacket, and discover the city relaxed – step by step, with eyes open for the small, gleaming details of everyday life.