Cozy Cloudy Day in Santanyí – Warm Enough for a Café, Fresh Enough for the Market

Cozy Cloudy Day in Santanyí – warm enough for a café, fresh enough for the market

Today's day in Santanyí arrives under a thick layer of clouds that hides the blazing sun more often than in previous days. The thermometer still stays at a friendly level: neither oppressive heat nor cool drizzle. Ideal for strolling comfortably across the Plaça in the morning, buying fresh fruit, or having a coffee in the Carrer Major in the afternoon and listening to the soft clatter of chairs (see Mild Sunday in Santanyí: Clouds, Warmth and an Espresso on the Plaça).

Temperatures and feeling

Values today range from about 24.2 °C in the cooler morning up to 28.7 °C in the afternoon. In the morning the air feels pleasantly warm; around noon the mercury edges just below 29 °C and in the late afternoon it only cools slightly. Even at night it remains mild at around 25 °C – so airing the balcony is still comfortably possible.

The subjective feeling is slightly higher: the so-called perceived temperature shows about 24.8 °C in the morning, daytime moments with sun can briefly feel like 30.3 °C, and in the evening you have a pleasant 25.9 °C again. In short: warm, but not so much that you have to put on your swimwear right away.

Wind, humidity and outlook

Air pressure is around 1017 hPa. Humidity is moderate at about 59 %, giving the air a clear, slightly fresh note. A noticeable east wind blows at about 7.9 m/s, with gusts reaching up to 10.5 m/s. Despite the grey sky, the chance of rain is practically 0 % – you can leave the umbrella at home.

Between the clouds there are occasional bright phases. At Portopetro harbor you can see boats gently rocking, fishermen cleaning their nets and scattered tourists with cameras. The seagulls cry, the old church bell rings on the hour, and occasionally a small delivery van rattles over the cobblestones of the old town – typical sounds of a relaxed island day (compare Santanyí on September 13: Clouds, warm air and cozy lanes).

What to do today

If you get up early, the weekly market around 8:00 is a good bet: the air is still cooler, the fruit stalls smell of citrus and the vendors are just unpacking their nicest goods (see Santanyí: Moderately cloudy, warm and perfect for the weekly market). Later the Portopetro harbor fills with quiet activity – a good place to overhear the boatmen's conversations and see fresh fish without breaking a sweat.

For walkers the promenade is recommended: the east wind moves your hair and dispels the oppressive heat that can occur on some summer days. And for anyone torn between clouds and sun: bringing a towel and sunscreen doesn't hurt, as brief clearings will occasionally bring bright light.

Conclusion

Santanyí remains comfortably usable today: no thunderstorm alerts, no heat extremes – rather a day for errands, chats at a café table and calm walks. A little slice of island life that feels like a deep breath: warm, but relaxed.