The island has been enduring its third heatwave of the summer since July 18, with sweltering nights breaking records. Extreme temperatures are expected to last until Sunday, with orange alerts in the interior.
The mercury shows no mercy in Mallorca. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has confirmed that the island has been in the third heatwave of the summer since July 18, and forecasts indicate that extreme temperatures will persist at least until Sunday. Aemet's spokesperson in the Balearics, María José Guerrero, notes that this episode is caused by a mass of warm air from North Africa, the same one that triggered the second heatwave between July 5 and 12.
The night of July 20 will go down in the annals of Balearic meteorology: Palma recorded the hottest night in its history, with minimum temperatures not dropping below a certain threshold. Experts do not rule out the possibility that this record could be surpassed in the coming days, as forecasts predict sweltering nights in various coastal areas of the island, with minimums not falling below 25 degrees. According to specialists, it becomes difficult to sleep when temperatures exceed 20 degrees.
Hellish nights on the coast
This Tuesday morning has been particularly stifling in several parts of Mallorca. According to data provided by Aemet, the highest minimums have been recorded in Puerto de Sóller, Capdepera Lighthouse, and Banyalbufar, where the thermometer has not dropped below 28 degrees. In Colònia de Sant Pere, Puerto de Pollença, and Palma Portopí, the minimums have reached 27 degrees. These figures make the night sweltering, a term that Aemet reserves for nights where the temperature does not drop below 25 degrees.
21/07/2026
Today's minimum temperatures (ºC)
28 Sóller, Puerto
28 Far de Capdepera
28 Banyalbufar
27 Colònia de Sant Pere
27 Port de Pollença
27 Palma, Portopí
26 Cabrera
26 Muro
26 Escorca, Lluc
26 Pollença
26 Portocolom
26 Son Bonet
25 Llucmajor, radar
25 Sineu
The situation does not improve during the day. This Tuesday, all of Mallorca remains on heat alert. The interior is the hardest hit, with forecasts of maximums of 39 degrees triggering the orange alert. In the rest of the island, the alert is yellow, with maximum temperatures of 38 degrees. The sky will present intervals of medium and high clouds, morning mist, and suspended dust, while the wind will blow lightly from the northeast, with coastal breezes.
A slight respite on Wednesday, but no break
For Wednesday, July 22, Aemet forecasts similar temperatures or a slight decrease, although the relief will be partial. The Mallorcan east will no longer be on alert, but the interior will remain under an orange alert for maximums of 39 degrees. In the south, the Serra de Tramuntana, the north, and the northeast will maintain the yellow alert, with maximums of 38 degrees. Skies will be mostly clear with intervals of medium and high clouds, morning mist, and suspended dust, and the wind will be light from the east, with coastal breezes.
Aemet's spokesperson insists that this heatwave is the result of a mass of warm African air that already caused the second heatwave of the summer, between July 5 and 12. That mass moved eastward and temperatures dropped, but on July 18 it approached the island again, sending thermometers soaring once more. Residents of Mallorca must exercise extreme caution, especially during the central hours of the day, and stay hydrated, as high temperatures can affect health, particularly for the elderly and children.
For the coming days, it is recommended to avoid sun exposure between 12 and 5 PM, use sunscreen, drink plenty of water, and not leave anyone or pets in parked vehicles. Authorities remind that extreme heat can cause heat strokes, symptoms of which include dizziness, headaches, reddened skin, and rapid pulse. In case of any suspicion, the best course of action is to call 061.
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