The heatwave affecting Mallorca since 5 July shows no sign of ending, with forecasters expecting Tuesday 14 July to be very similar to the previous days: very hot by day, uncomfortably warm at night.
The forecast
- Sky: clear or partly cloudy, with morning mist and possible fog patches.
- Dust: suspended dust from North Africa will haze the sky.
- Wind: light, mainly southerly, with sea breezes on the coast.
Temperatures
Inland Mallorca could reach 39°C. In the south, east, north and north-east of the island, maximums will be around 36°C.
Nights will remain tropical, with minimums above 20°C across most of the island. On Sunday night, some places recorded minimums above 26°C, including Banyalbufar, Palma’s Portopí area and the Capdepera lighthouse.
Alerts
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued:
- an orange alert for the interior of Mallorca, where 39°C is possible;
- a yellow alert for the south, east, north and north-east, where 36°C is expected.
The Serra de Tramuntana is the only area without a heat warning.
Monday’s maximums
Some of the highest temperatures recorded on Monday:
| Station | Max (°C) |
|---|---|
| Manacor | 34.9 |
| Pollença | 34.9 |
| Llucmajor | 34.5 |
| Andratx | 34.4 |
| Port de Pollença | 34.1 |
| Binissalem | 33.7 |
| Palma | 32.5 |
| Campos | 32.0 |
| Port de Sóller | 30.0 |
Staying safe
With a long spell of heat and little relief at night, health authorities recommend:
- drinking water regularly, even without feeling thirsty;
- avoiding physical activity outdoors in the middle of the day;
- keeping homes cool by closing blinds during the day and ventilating at night;
- checking on elderly neighbours and relatives, who are most at risk;
- never leaving children or pets in parked cars.
Tropical nights are particularly hard on health because the body cannot recover from the heat of the day. Anyone who feels dizzy, confused or nauseous should seek medical help.
