What’s the climate like in El Hierro?
The current climate of El Hierro features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in El Hierro in recent years was 35°C in October 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in February 2015.
On average, El Hierro receives 163 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of El Hierro is based on weather data from Valverde. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in El Hierro for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit El Hierro?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to El Hierro is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit El Hierro.
Climate Table of El Hierro
The climate table of El Hierro shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 11 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 2,4 | 3,2 | 25 | 1,9 | 3,4 | 21 | 20 | 22 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 163 mm per year, averaging 14 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,9 mm in August, 2,4 mm in May and 3,2 mm in June
- Wettest months: 26 mm in February, 25 mm in July and 22 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in El Hierro
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in El Hierro, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in El Hierro
This graph shows how much precipitation El Hierro, Spain, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in El Hierro
This graph shows the average UV index per month in El Hierro, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in El Hierro
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in El Hierro, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in El Hierro
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in El Hierro, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in El Hierro by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Hierro. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
