The month in detail
What to expect in January
Even in winter, La Palma enjoys 21.0°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 26.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.
January ranks 9 out of 12 months in La Palma. Compared to December: 7 pts fewer rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Sea
21°C
cool, invigorating
Daylight
10.4h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 52
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Is January the right month?
The best month in La Palma is July (9.3/10), 1.7 pt higher than January.
Context
Our verdict
La Palma, the "Isla Bonita", went through the Cumbre Vieja eruption in 2021 which redrew part of the south-west. Today the lava flows are accessible by guide.
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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 ⓘNovember · 37%
🏖️ 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.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.3 → 6.2 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 & September 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 7.1/10 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 January?
In January, the sea averages 21°C in La Palma: cool, invigorating. Swimming is possible but brisk; sensitive swimmers may prefer a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in La Palma in January?
The average UV index reaches 4 in January in La Palma (moderate), with about 10.4h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.