Weather in Santa Ponca
Today's weather in Santa Ponça
It's currently sunny at 26°C (feels like 28.8°C) with only a light breeze — that's how the weather in Santa Ponça looks today. Temperatures will climb to a high of 31°C during the day, with about a 5% chance of precipitation and very calm winds around 4.3 km/h.
The day will remain consistently sunny and warm, ideal for leisurely strolls along the shore or a paddle-boarding session. The sea is generally calm, the air dry, and temperatures change little — it stays mild into the evening. Occasionally the light breeze brings pleasant cooling, so you can comfortably stay outside even in the midday heat.
Perfect for a beach day
This is a great day for the beach or for water sports: Santa Ponça's wide sandy beach, with shallow water and good facilities, is family-friendly and perfect for swimming and paddle boarding. Alternatively, the marina offers a relaxed stroll, and the nearby golf courses are also an option if you'd prefer something quieter.
The sunny pattern continues tomorrow, with highs around 31.7°C.
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Climate in Santa Ponça — maritimely temperate on the southwest coast
Santa Ponça lies in the municipality of Calvià on the southwest coast of Mallorca, about 20 kilometers west of Palma. The resort, set around a semi-open bay, is one of the island's largest beach destinations and offers a classic western Mallorcan coastal climate — Mediterranean, warm, with a pronounced summer and mild winter. Visitors on Sundays will find the weekly market a reliable anchor of local life.
Rainfall in Santa Ponça runs somewhat above the Palma benchmark. According to aggregator climate data, the annual average is around 543 mm — considerably more than the 449 mm AEMET records for Palma (B228). This difference comes down to western exposure: moisture-laden air masses fed by the western flanks of the Tramuntana also reach the southern coastal stretches of Calvià. November is the wettest month at around 91 mm; July is the driest, with under 10 mm.
Summers in Santa Ponça are pleasantly cool for a western Mallorcan coastal location. According to aggregator climate data, daily highs in July reach around 28°C — noticeably lower than further inland or along the northeast coast. The daily average sits at around 25°C. The moderating maritime influence of the open bay and southwesterly sea breezes is clearly felt here.
Water temperatures in the bay of Santa Ponça follow the western Mallorcan pattern: around 25°C in July, around 26°C in August, and still around 23°C in October according to the aggregator. Swimming conditions are good throughout the entire summer season — the clear water of the bay is one of the resort's main draws.
Winter in Santa Ponça is mild and largely dry. The daily average in January sits at around 11°C. Frost is rare. Cyclists and hikers using the Calvià coastal routes in the off-season will find this a well-placed base.
For a climate comparison with nearby locations, Calvià Weather and Magaluf Weather offer neighboring reference points. The Mallorca Climate Chart provides an island-wide overview.
Note on data sources: Climate figures are drawn from aggregator climate data (T3-Aggregator source klimatabelle.info) for Santa Ponça and should be treated as indicative values. AEMET B228 Palma serves as the T1 comparison reference.
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Weather in the Santa Ponça area
- Calvià Weather — municipal center inland
- Magaluf Weather — neighboring resort to the east
- Bendinat Weather — toward Palma
- Sol de Mallorca Weather — quiet bay to the west
- Mallorca Climate Chart — overview of all monthly values for the island
- Best Time to Visit Mallorca — island-wide overview
- Santa Ponsa Weather — alternative slug for the same location