Visit La Palma in April? Score 7.9/10 [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

16°C – 22°C

🌧 Rainy days

30% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°C.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 22°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: April in La Palma is absolutely lovely—think mild afternoons (16–22°C) perfect for hiking those volcanic trails without overheating. You'll catch decent sunshine with minimal rain, so a light jacket and occasional rain shell are all you need. This is ideal for active travelers who want comfortable exploration without summer crowds or winter dampness.

By trip type

La Palma in April by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in April

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in La Palma. Temperatures rise (22°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.

Browse by month

All months for La Palma

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	15°C	21°C	26%	1.4	9.8h	7.6/10
🌤️ February	14°C	21°C	25%	1.5	10.8h	7.7/10
🌤️ March	15°C	21°C	28%	1.7	11.0h	7.7/10
🌤️ April	16°C	22°C	30%	2.2	12.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ May	17°C	24°C	18%	1.0	12.7h	8.6/10
☀️ June	19°C	26°C	18%	1.1	13.0h	9.0/10
☀️ July	21°C	28°C	1%	0.0	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ August	22°C	30°C	4%	0.1	12.5h	9.0/10
☀️ September	21°C	28°C	16%	1.0	11.8h	9.1/10
🌤️ October	20°C	26°C	25%	1.4	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ November	18°C	23°C	37%	2.3	10.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ December	16°C	21°C	33%	1.6	9.8h	7.5/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, La Palma averages 22°C, 30% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

Comparison