Clear Sky Over Santa Ponsa: A Mild October Afternoon

Clear Sky, Light Breeze: Santa Ponsa on October 1

This afternoon Santa Ponsa showed its best autumn face: vast blue, hardly any clouds, and a temperature you can head out in without a jacket — provided you like it pleasant, not hot. I was around 3:30 PM at Passeig Marítim and saw fishermen checking their rods just as walkers with dogs and people eating an ice cream on a bench. No crowds, only the soft clatter of seagulls and trekking shoes on cobblestones.

What the Thermometer Is Doing

The readings: in the morning mild at just under 20 °C, at noon it rose to around 23 °C, and in the late afternoon remained pleasant at about 22 °C. At night it cools noticeably, but no rush for a heavy blanket — around 20 °C is to be expected. In short: perfect transitional weather, if you want sun but no humidity.

Air, Wind, and the Subtle Feeling

Atmospheric pressure stays steady around 1021 hPa, humidity at about 55%. The wind blows from the northwest with light gusts, around 4 m/s — you notice it on the promenade; on the pier it gets a bit stronger. The 'felt' weather hardly deviates from the readings: it warms quickly in the sun, but never uncomfortably.

Who is the weather particularly nice for? For people who enjoy a quiet beach stroll, families who want a quick trip to the beach without getting sandy, and cyclists who appreciate good visibility and moderate temperatures. I saw around 5 PM several groups taking another lap along the bay — most with a light jacket in hand.

A small tip: If you want to dine outdoors in the evening, bring a light jacket. The temperature does fall modestly, but the sea air carries a touch of freshness. Cafés along the harbor promenade don't close earlier, but the mood shifts from summery to cozy autumnal — candlelight and hushed conversations, the full program.

Short and sweet: Santa Ponsa bids farewell to the height of summer without drama and welcomes October with friendly, moderate weather. I will drop by again soon — around 8 a.m., when the first fishermen return and the sun makes the water glassy. If you're heading out today: put on shoes, soak up the sun, and yes, a light scarf can come in handy.