Mallorca Weather Update – What to Expect Friday
Rain Risk
The chance of rain on Friday has risen again after dropping on Wednesday. Aemet says any showers will be light and most likely fall in the early‑morning hours. Expect a bit of cloud at sunrise, but the rest of the day should stay mostly sunny.
Wind and Breezes
Thursday saw breezy conditions, and a northeasterly wind is forecast to pick up overnight. It will ease by Friday morning. Wind speeds will shift from fresh to gentle as the day progresses.
Temperature Differences
There’s no steady temperature pattern right now. The north of the island is set for a more noticeable drop than the south. On Thursday Pollensa hit 31 °C, while southern spots stayed around 24‑25 °C.
Yellow Alerts for the Coasts
The yellow warnings issued on Wednesday remain in place for Friday:
- Tramuntana, north & northeast: midnight Thursday → 2 pm Friday
- South & east: 4 am → 10 am Friday
Expect gusts up to 50 km/h and wave heights of 2‑3 metres in these zones.
Weekend Outlook
Looks good for Saturday‑Monday: sunny, lighter winds, and temperatures climbing back up.
Detailed Friday Forecast (as of Thursday 6 pm, UV 8)
| Location | Low / High (°C) | Wind | Humidity | 3‑Day Outlook (Sat‑Sun‑Mon) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcudia | 16 / 24 | Fresh NE → Light E | 50% | 28 / 26 / 29 |
| Andratx | 16 / 26 | Fresh E → Light S | 45% | 26 / 27 / 28 |
| Binissalem | 13 / 25 | Moderate NE → Gentle E | 45% | 30 / 30 / 34 |
| Palma | 19 / 27 | Fresh NE → Gentle E | 40% | 28 / 29 / 30 |
| Pollensa | 15 / 25 | Moderate NE → Light E | 45% | 30 / 29 / 32 |
| batons | 14 / 26 | Moderate NE → Gentle E | 45% | 30 / 30 / 34 |
| Saint Lawrence | 16 / 25 | Fresh NE → Gentle | 45% | 28 / 29 / 31 |
| Santanyi | 15 / 25 | Fresh NE → Moderate E | 45% | 26 / 28 / 29 |
| Sine | 16 / 24 | Moderate NE → Gentle | 45% | 30 / 28 / 33 |
| Soller | 13 / 27 | Light NE → Backing S | 45% | 29 / 30 / 31 |
Wind guide: Light ≤ 11 km/h, Gentle 11‑19 km/h, Moderate 19‑28 km/h, Fresh 28‑38 km/h.
Thursday Recap (6 pm)
- Highs: 31.2 °C (Pollensa), 30.1 °C (Colonia Sant Pere), 29.7 °C (Sa Pobla), 29.6 °C (Muro), 28.7 °C (Port Pollensa), 28.6 °C (Banyalbufar), 28.4 °C (Arta), 27.8 °C (Binissalem), 27.7 °C (Llucmajor/Manacor), 27.2 °C (Sion‑Campos/Santa Maria)
- Lows: 8.3 °C (Son Torrella‑Escorca), 11.0 °C (Lluc), 11.1 °C (Can Sion), 13.4 °C (Palma University), 13.5 °C (Salines Llevant‑Campos)
- Gusts: 62 km/h (Capdepera), 60 km/h (Port Soller), 53 km/h (Serra Alfabia‑Bunyola)
Conclusion
Friday will start with a slight chance of light rain in the early hours, but the day should quickly clear up and stay sunny. Winds will be noticeable at night, easing by morning, and temperatures will vary—cooler in the north, milder in the south. Coastal areas remain under yellow alerts for wind and waves, so take care if you’re heading to the beach. The weekend looks promising, with sunshine, lighter breezes, and warming temperatures ahead.
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