The month in detail
What to expect in February
Even in winter, La Gomera enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
February ranks 12 out of 12 months in La Gomera. Compared to January: +0.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
UV index
6 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
12°
Sea
20°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
11.0h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 65
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Is February the right month?
The best month in La Gomera is August (9.5/10), 1.4 pt higher than February.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthAugust · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 21°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 12%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is La Gomera ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.5 → 8.1 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
28.09°N · 17.11°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit La Gomera?
August is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does La Gomera get in August?
La Gomera averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in La Gomera?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in La Gomera in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is La Gomera good in winter?
In winter (December-February), La Gomera scores 7.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.3/10.
When should you avoid La Gomera?
February is the most difficult month to visit La Gomera, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in La Gomera in February?
In February, the sea averages 20°C in La Gomera: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in La Gomera in February?
The average UV index reaches 6 in February in La Gomera (high), with about 11.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.