Yellow for Mallorca: rain in the north, waves on the coast
Wetter Mallorca editorial team · · 2 min read
According to AEMET, a yellow warning for rain applies on Thursday, 8 October in the north and north-east of Mallorca from 12:00 to 20:59, with 20 mm of rainfall in an hour and a probability of 40% to 70%. From 18:00, a yellow warning for wind from the north at 45 to 60 km/h and waves of 3 m is added for the north and north-east coast of Mallorca, valid until 23:59.
| Area | Warning | Level | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| north and north-east of Mallorca | Rain Rainfall in one hour: 20 mm | Yellow | Thu 8 October at 12:00 | Thu 8 October at 20:59 |
| north and north-east coast of Mallorca | Coastal (wind and waves) north wind of 45 to 60 km/h (force 6 to 7), waves of 3 m | Yellow | Thu 8 October at 18:00 | Thu 8 October at 23:59 |
| Serra de Tramuntana coast | Coastal (wind and waves) waves of 3 m from the north | Yellow | Fri 9 October at 00:00 | Fri 9 October at 11:59 |
| north and north-east coast of Mallorca | Coastal (wind and waves) waves of 3 to 4 m from the north | Yellow | Fri 9 October at 00:00 | Fri 9 October at 14:59 |
Fuente: AEMET. As of 8 October 2026.
Which AEMET warnings apply to Mallorca on 8 October?
According to AEMET, two yellow warnings apply to Mallorca on Thursday, 8 October. The first concerns rain in the north and north-east of Mallorca. It runs from 12:00 to 20:59. AEMET states 20 mm of rainfall in an hour and a probability of 40% to 70%.
The second warning concerns the north and north-east coast of Mallorca. It applies from 18:00 to 23:59. AEMET states wind from the north at 45 to 60 km/h, force 6 to 7, and waves of 3 m. The probability is 40% to 70%.
What does this mean for activities in the warned areas?
In the warned areas in the north and north-east of Mallorca, heavy rain is expected according to AEMET. Anyone out and about there in the afternoon should follow how the warning situation develops. For the warned north and north-east coast of Mallorca, AEMET states wind from the north at 45 to 60 km/h and waves of 3 m from the evening. It remains open whether conditions on the ground match the stated values exactly.
- Rain warning: north and north-east of Mallorca, 12:00 to 20:59, yellow, 20 mm in an hour
- Coastal warning: north and north-east coast of Mallorca, 18:00 to 23:59, yellow, wind 45 to 60 km/h, waves 3 m
Which warnings apply on Friday, 9 October?
According to AEMET, a yellow warning applies on Friday, 9 October from 00:00 to 11:59 for the Serra de Tramuntana coast. Waves of 3 m from the north are stated, probability 40% to 70%.
For the north and north-east coast of Mallorca, a yellow warning applies on Friday from 00:00 to 14:59. AEMET states waves of 3 to 4 m from the north, probability 40% to 70%.
What is the forecast for Palma?
For Palma, MET Norway states fair weather on Friday, 9 October, highs of 21.3 °C, lows of 14 °C, 0.2 mm of rainfall and wind up to 21 km/h. On Saturday, 10 October, MET Norway states partly cloudy weather, highs of 22.8 °C, lows of 12.1 °C, no rainfall and wind up to 15 km/h. On Sunday, 11 October, MET Norway states partly cloudy weather, highs of 23.2 °C, lows of 14.1 °C, no rainfall and wind up to 10 km/h. These values apply to Palma and not to the warned areas.
The AEMET warnings for Mallorca can be viewed on the AEMET warnings page. The forecast for Palma comes from MET Norway.
Frequently asked questions
Does an AEMET warning apply to Mallorca on 8 October?
Yes. According to AEMET, a yellow warning for rain applies on Thursday, 8 October in the north and north-east of Mallorca from 12:00 to 20:59, along with a yellow warning for wind and waves on the north and north-east coast of Mallorca from 18:00 to 23:59.
How heavy is the rain in the north of Mallorca on 8 October?
AEMET states 20 mm of rainfall in an hour for the north and north-east of Mallorca, with a probability of 40% to 70%.
Which warning applies on 9 October for the Serra de Tramuntana coast?
According to AEMET, a yellow warning applies on Friday, 9 October from 00:00 to 11:59 for the Serra de Tramuntana coast. Waves of 3 m from the north are stated.
What will the weather be like in Palma at the weekend?
According to MET Norway, Palma will be partly cloudy on Saturday, 10 October with highs of 22.8 °C, and partly cloudy on Sunday, 11 October with highs of 23.2 °C. MET Norway states no rainfall for either day.
Text written with AI and automatically checked against editorial rules before publication. Figures come from the linked sources. Wetter Mallorca is not an official weather service.
