What’s the climate like in La Palma?
The current climate of La Palma features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 21°C. The average yearly temperature is around 24°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Palma in recent years was 36°C in August 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in February 2016.
On average, La Palma receives 209 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of La Palma is based on weather data from Santa Cruz de la Palma. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in La Palma for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit La Palma?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to La Palma is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Palma.
Climate Table of La Palma
The climate table of La Palma 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) | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 41 | 18 | 12 | 1,7 | 3,4 | 4,1 | 2,6 | 8,7 | 32 | 40 | 26 |
| UV Index | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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: 24°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in August and September
- Lowest temperature: 21°C in February
- Precipitation: 209 mm per year, averaging 17 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,7 mm in May, 2,6 mm in August and 3,4 mm in June
- Wettest months: 41 mm in February, 40 mm in November and 32 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in La Palma
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Palma, 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 La Palma
This graph shows how much precipitation La Palma, 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 La Palma
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Palma, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Palma
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Palma, 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 La Palma
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Palma, 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 La Palma by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for La Palma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
