Weather - what to pack?

[cat]

Hi Guys - only 3 more days to go!
Sorry to ask a really daft question, but the weather forecast isn't brilliant for the next 5 days, so I'm wondering whether I should pack more warm/wet weather clothes than I was going to. When I've been checking on web sites for the weather it has been predominantly rainy this week, but I wondered whether that was actually the case in the Port - I know not to rely on forecasts too much! So I was hoping someone who's actually there can give me some tips. Is it still warm enough for the kids to wear shorts & t shirts, even if it is raining a bit?
Thanks a lot,
Cat

 

[Nicky]

Cat

We are going to Pollensa tomorrow - we too hope the weather will be good. It's good to just get away anyway though isn't it? (That sun had better be shining)

I was in Lincoln today and yesterday and it was freezing - back to the south coast now and nice and warm at 18 degrees, so I guess 20+ will suffice in Mallorca.

As for the clothing, take items you can layer up if needed.

Have a good holiday

Nicky

 

[Belladonna]

Away ourselves in a couple of weeks so looking every day! Somedays it has actually been colder than England! But I looked at the webcam today and people were in shorts and t shirts - yesterday was long trousers and jackets! Still looks very changeable which is a real pain in the suitcase!!

 

[cat]

thanks for the replies, particularly mentioning the webcam - I hadn't noticed the new one. Fantastic - just been on and it's dusk but some people still in t shirts, others in cardis. I'll be checking that Thurs/Fri too!

 

[Lala70w]

Hi Cat,

It seems as if whenever I take something warmer it is beautiful weather but if I don't - it rains and BOY when it rains it ban REALLY rain in PP. You can always buy waterproofs and warmer things in the Port if you need them but it can be expensive (there's no Primark ) and - speaking from experience - not the best fashion purchase that you will ever make.

I'd take jeans/ trouser, trainers/ "filled in" shoes (not just flip flops) and at least one long sleeved top. Maybe thrown in a lightweight kagoul - it's guaranteed to make the sun shine!

Have a fab holiday!

Lala

 

[sws97sdg]

Hi Cat looking at the forecast its wet up until Monday, so I would take some waterproofs or even a kagoul as lala suggested (though not an orange one like hers), it shouldn't be cold, and looking at everyone on the web cam today they are still in shorts and tee shirts, what ever the weather enjoy your trip and at least you have had the best of the weather here first.

 

[saintstephen]

Going out next Tuesday 27th, weather forecast doesnt sound great, any forecasts available for the next 14 days?

 

[sws97sdg]

I use this site for short term forecasts http://www.worldweather.org/083/c01236.htm
Looking un settled, but at least it should stay warm.

 

[Mariquita]

Today is 15C and raining so I would bring layers of clothing and a waterproof or umbrella. It can be chilly inside if the sun is not out so a warm top could be useful too.

 

[Lala70w]

Hey SWS - how did you know my kagoul was orange!

 

[sws97sdg]

Just a lucky guess lala

 

[saintstephen]

All this talk of kagols makes me feel like Im going on holiday in North Wales

 

[Belladonna]

Ive m anaged to find a bright red one that folds up to practically nothing, so thats going in the suitcase now. Cant get excited when the weathers miserable though.

 

[sws97sdg]

lol Saintstephen, just noticed you come from Wales, so anyway you should be used to the rain

 

[saintstephen]

St.Helens Wales! Im a lanky lad from Lancashire

 

[sws97sdg]

Sorry Saintstephen easy mistake to make, anyway it always rains in Lancashire as well doesn’t it, sorry about that as well I'm just a soft southerner. Anyway we had better stick to the thread, what about those cheap clear jackets I have seen them for sale in the port for sudden down pours! in the shops along the front, you can keep it for next year as well as they weigh nothing in a case.

 

[Lala70w]

How about a rain poncho? 99p from ebay

 

[Linzzzz]

During one torrential rainfall in PP I sprinted into a souvenir shop near the bus stop & bought a rain cape for 1 euro - very fetching it is too - but hey it did the trick and I always bring it now just in case!

 

[Nicky]

We have just returned from Pollensa -the weather was changeable to say the least. When we arrived on the 15th it was light cloud, the next day was almost total cloud with an hour or so of sunshine.

Saturday started with rain but ended well and we managed an hour on the beach. Sunday was total cloud all day - spent most of the day in the market.

Monday was a torrential rain all day - there were mud slides running on to the main road from the motorway in to Pollensa! The streets of Pollensa were like rapids!

Tuesday and Wednesday the weather was nice - up to 24 degrees, chilly at night though.

I ended up wearing my husbands jumpers - I looked great (not), according to the local paper yesterday, this is the wettest May since records began in 1944!

My advice is;

Take a waterproof
Take a warm jumper
Take some closed in shoes

But, all in all, still a lovely break. The staff at the Hotel San Son Jordi made sure of that.

 

[scotty]

I have just looked at the web cam at its a lovley night ,people walking around in their summer dresses ( and thats just the men) ,but no matter what there is always food and wine to look forward to.

Also when its raining hard threre is nothing nicer than to finally start reading that paperback that you brought with you glass of wine in hand and before you know it your either a) asleep b) the sun decide to make an appearance .

Scotty Lady