El Hierro, SpainQuick decision
When to visit El Hierro?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–23°C in August
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (13%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
DivingApril–November — clear volcanic waters, Mar de las Calmas.
HikingYear-round — coastal trails, juniper forests and volcanoes.
EcotourismYear-round — first 100% renewable island, UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Monthly climate data
El Hierro weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 10°C | 16°C | 13% | 0.5 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 10°C | 16°C | 16% | 0.7 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 11°C | 16°C | 20% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 12°C | 17°C | 17% | 0.7 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.4 | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 20°C | 8% | 0.4 | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 21°C | 0% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 23°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.3h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 16°C | 22°C | 9% | 0.8 | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 15°C | 21°C | 18% | 0.6 | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 20% | 0.8 | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 12°C | 17°C | 21% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°C, 16% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 21°C, 4% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 21°C, 16% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 16°C, 17% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
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Tip : January, February offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 3% rainy days and 23°C.
January is the wettest month with 13% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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