Saturday will be sunny and hot across Mallorca, with highs in the mid-30s, and it is the prelude to a heatwave. The state meteorological agency, Aemet, has said that heatwave conditions will begin on Sunday.
The heatwave
Temperatures across most of the island are expected to reach around 38°C, with some inland areas possibly hitting 39°C by Wednesday. Aemet expects the episode to ease after Wednesday, although it will remain hot.
No heat warnings had been issued at the time of the forecast, but they are likely as temperatures build.
The UV index on Saturday is very high (9), so sun protection is essential.
Saturday by town
| Town | Min | Max | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcúdia | 22°C | 31°C | 33°C | 33°C | 34°C |
| Andratx | 21°C | 33°C | 33°C | 34°C | 33°C |
| Binissalem | 18°C | 35°C | 37°C | 38°C | 38°C |
| Palma | 23°C | 34°C | 35°C | 35°C | 34°C |
| Pollença | 22°C | 34°C | 35°C | 36°C | 37°C |
| Sant Llorenç | 20°C | 33°C | 35°C | 36°C | 38°C |
| Santanyí | 20°C | 33°C | 34°C | 33°C | 34°C |
| Sineu | 19°C | 32°C | 35°C | 37°C | 37°C |
| Sóller | 20°C | 35°C | 35°C | 36°C | 38°C |
Winds will be generally light to moderate, from the north-east in the morning and turning onshore in the afternoon.
Friday’s readings
The highest temperatures on Friday were 35°C at Cap Blanc in Llucmajor and 34.8°C in Binissalem and Es Capdellà. The coolest overnight reading was 14.8°C at Son Torrella in the Tramuntana mountains. Strong gusts were recorded at Capdepera (72 km/h) and Petra (64 km/h).
Staying safe
- Drink water regularly throughout the day, especially if you are outdoors.
- Wear light, loose clothing and a hat.
- Use sun cream of SPF 30 or more and reapply it every two hours, and after swimming.
- Plan walks, sport and outdoor work for early morning or evening.
- Check on elderly neighbours and relatives, who are most at risk.
