The month in detail
What to expect in December
Even in winter, La Palma enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
December ranks 11 out of 12 months in La Palma. Compared to November: −2°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.2h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 61
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Is December the right month?
The best month in La Palma is July (9.3/10), 1.7 pt higher than December.
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Plan your trip
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 · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 21°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 25%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is La Palma ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 6.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
28.68°N · 17.76°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit La Palma?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 21.0°C lows, 7.6h of sunshine and 1.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does La Palma get in July?
La Palma averages 7.6 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in La Palma?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in La Palma in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 21.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is La Palma good in winter?
In winter (December-February), La Palma scores 7.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid La Palma?
August is the most difficult month to visit La Palma, with August 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 Palma in December?
In December, the sea averages 22°C in La Palma: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in La Palma in December?
The average UV index reaches 4 in December in La Palma (moderate), with about 10.2h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.