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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit La Palma for your holiday.
Climate Overview
12 °C to 26 °C
18 °C to 23 °C
0.04 – 2.8 in (0 – 8 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geographical location
Table of Contents
La Palma belongs to the Canary Islands and lies in the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of the island is Santa Cruz de La Palma. With 85,000 inhabitants, La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands.
The neighbouring islands are Tenerife and La Gomera. La Palma is about 810 miles from the Spanish mainland and about 250 miles from the Moroccan mainland. Like all Canary Islands, La Palma is of volcanic origin.
Since almost half of the island is covered with forest, it has been nicknamed Isla Verde (Green Island). The highest mountain of the island is from the Roque de los Muchachos, from which one has an excellent view over the island.
Climate in La Palma
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La Palma enjoys a very mild climate all year round. Every year more than 3000 hours of sunshine are reached, so that the annual average temperature is around 19 °C. The maximum temperatures in summer are around 27 °C, rarely the 30 °C mark is exceeded. Thanks to the light winds, the weather is always perfectly bearable, at night it cools down to around 17 °C in summer and around 12 °C in winter.
Especially the mild summer nights invite you to linger in the beautiful restaurants and beach bars. However, precipitation can occur on the mountains, and in winter it can even snow. Except in the period from January to April the sea never falls below 20 °C, so that bathing temperatures prevail almost all year round. The wettest months are November, December and January.
Best Time to Visit La Palma: Overview
JanuaryJan TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | FebruaryFeb TemperaturesTemp. up to 21 °C | MarchMar TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 23 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | OctoberOct Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | NovemberNov Good time to traveltime mostly PerfectPerf. climate in La Palma | DecemberDec TemperaturesTemp. up to 22 °C |
When to go to La Palma?
In the spring months of March, April and May the temperatures begin to rise again, so that very pleasant values of about 22 °C are reached. These are particularly suitable for hikers and nature lovers who enjoy the many hiking routes on La Palma through breathtaking landscapes. Just as in autumn, there are perfect conditions for extensive hiking tours during this travel season.
However, you should bring warmer clothes, as it can get very fresh in the mountains of La Palma. For holidaymakers who want to enjoy the sun, the travel season from June to September is of course ideal. The whole region now appears in a lush green and makes La Palma shine in a beautiful splendour.
Climate Chart La Palma
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table La Palma
In the following, you will find the climate table for La Palma, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 23° | 22° |
| Night Temperature | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 15° | 13° |
| Water Temperature | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.54 | 1.73 | 0.83 | 0.75 | 0.31 | 0.12 | 0.04 | 0.2 | 0.63 | 2.09 | 2.8 | 2.72 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 19 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: August (21.9 °C)
Coldest month: February (16.5 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 23 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
all months
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
June, July, August, September, October, and November
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 13.74 inch on 45 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Highlights and Attractions
La Palma is a real highlight for all nature lovers. Compared to its big neighbours, it is not a typical beach island and therefore largely spared from mass tourism. A special highlight on La Palma is the Caldera de Taburiente National Park. Here you can hike wonderfully and marvel at a unique variety of plants. Of course, a path to the highest point of the island, the Roque de La Muchachos, is also worthwhile.
From above you have an incredible view over the island and enjoy unforgettable panoramas that should not be missing in your souvenir photos. Another hot tip is a walk around the volcano De San Antonio or Teneguia. Also the beautiful fishing village San Andres y Sauces with the nearby sea swimming pool Charco Azul is worth more than a short detour.
Popular Activities
La Palma: Guided Volcano Trekking Tour
Tours
from 38 $ »
Walk over the brand new volcano at the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge which erupted in September 2021. Visit the island’s volcanic activity highlights and learn about the eruption from your guide on this walking tour.
La Palma: 3-Hour Dolphin and Whale Watching Experience
Tours
from 49 $ »
Make the most of your trip to La Palma on this 3-hour dolphin and whale-watching adventure. Learn about these creatures from marine biologists and admire them as they swim in their natural habitat.
From Tazacorte: Catamaran Cruise of La Palma
Tours
from 65 $ »
Look for dolphins and other marine life on catamaran cruise off the north coast of La Palma. Sail to the most outstanding locations from Tazarcorte, such as Puntagorda, Tijarafe, Cueva Bonita and Playa de la Veta.
More attractions
La Palma: Wildlife Viewing and Cumbre Vieja Boat Tour | La Palma: Stargazing Tour with Wine and Hotel Transfer | La Palma: Tacande Volcanic Landscape Tour | La Palma: Cueva Bonita Sea Kayaking Tour | La Palma: Caldera de Taburiente National Park Guided Hike | La Palma: Guided Trekking Tour to El Roque de los Muchachos | La Palma: 2-Hour Volcanic Cave Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in La Palma (Station Tijarafe)
scattered clouds, 9.5 °CClouds: 40 % Wind: 13 mph NNO
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 69 %
Air Pressure: 1021 hPa Humidity: 69 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 03:22 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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| 8 °C to 9 °C |  8 °C to 8 °C |  7 °C to 9 °C |  8 °C to 10 °C | 9 °C to 11 °C | 10 °C to 11 °C |
| 8 °C to 9 °C | 8 °C to 8 °C | 7 °C to 9 °C | 8 °C to 10 °C | 9 °C to 11 °C | 10 °C to 11 °C |
| Clouds: 37 % | Clouds: 95 % | Clouds: 1 % | Clouds: 26 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 25 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.1 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Canary Islands: Regions
La Palma is part of the holiday destination Canary Islands. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Best Time to Travel for the Regions
La Palma: May, June, July, August, September, October, and November
Hottest Month
August: 26 °C
Day Temperature
August: 26 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
February: 12 °C
Night Temperature
February: 12 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
November: 2.8 in
Rain
November: 2.8 inRain
Driest Month
July: 0.04 in
Rain
July: 0.04 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
August: 23 °C
Water Temperature
August: 23 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
July: 8.4 hours/day
Sunshine
July: 8.4 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
La Palma: Guided Trekking Tour To Cubo de la Galga
Tours
from 45 $ »
La Palma: Porís de Candelaria Walking Tour
Tours
from 45 $ »
La Palma: Return Bus Transfer to Roque de los Muchachos
Transfers
from 22 $ »
Distances to La Palma
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Palma | 1820 mi | 3240 mi | 5680 mi |
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La Palma: Experiences of our Visitors
For us, who came from the cold Germany, La Palma was a dream. You could sit in the sun at 20 degrees or hike at 12 degrees. All in all, very pleasant.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
Not a single rain shower in 14 days – but the nights are still a little cool – a room heating is appropriate at this travel time.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent
We always had over 20 degrees and a lot of sun.
There was no rain either, it was just perfect.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent