Santa Ponsa: Warm, cloudy — and made for walking

A day for walking along the promenade

It's one of those Mallorcan days when the sun doesn't show itself in full force, but the island still invites you outside. In Santa Ponsa a pale layer of clouds lies over the bay, seagulls chat among themselves and the waves roll calmly onto the sand. Rain? Not a chance — the forecast gives 0% probability of precipitation. Perfect for those who prefer to stretch their legs rather than fry on a sunbed for hours.

For recent similar reports see Santa Ponsa: Clouds, Warmth and a Calm Late-Summer Day.

What the thermometer says

The morning starts mild at just under 25 °C, enough for a first café con leche at the mole without a jacket. By midday the thermometer climbs to around 30 °C, and in the afternoon about 29 °C can be expected. The night remains unusually warm at roughly 25 °C. If you sit by the coast in the evening, take a light jacket — more out of habit than necessity.

How it feels and the air

The felt temperature is a touch higher than the measured values, which is why the air sometimes feels slightly muggy. That explains the sticky sensation on the skin even when the sun is often hidden behind clouds. Humidity is around 50%, and air pressure stays stable at about 1016 hPa. For sensitive people this is a friendly compromise: not dry, not oppressive. A related note is available in Santa Ponsa on September 17: Cloudy, warm and surprisingly dry.

Wind, boats and harbour sounds

A light breeze from the east blows at around 6 m/s, with gusts up to about 8 m/s. For paddlers and sailors this means pleasant progress without trouble; for walkers on the mole you can occasionally hear the clatter of rigging and the soft hiss of the surf. The soundscape is typical: seagulls, voices of passersby, and occasionally a motorboat in the distance.

How locals and visitors spend the day

The mix of warmth and clouds makes the day versatile. Early runners do their rounds, parents with small children enjoy the beach without the harsh midday sun, and older people meet on the benches along the boulevard for a chat. Ice cream vendors stay in business — especially in the afternoon when walkers and families pass the stalls. Sunbathers are rarer to see, but the beach loungers won't be completely empty.

Practical tips for today

A few simple rules suffice: drink enough, wear light clothing and carry a water bottle. For the evening a light jacket is advisable. Those who want to go safely out on the water will find calm conditions for paddling and relaxed sailing today. Local tip: from around 6 pm the cafés on the harbour mole fill up — then the mild evening, the sound of the sea and the light breeze mix into a very Mallorcan atmosphere. The evening scene is also described in Santa Ponsa on September 27: Mild, cloudy and ready for walks.

Conclusion: Santa Ponsa on August 25 is restrainedly summery — warm, a bit muggy, but dry. Ideal for promenade walkers, coffee lovers and anyone who wants to spend the day without an umbrella but with a nice view of the sea. One more tip to finish: don't forget to drink enough — the island warmth works quietly.