La Palma weather in January [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in January

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

15°C – 21°C

🌧 Rainy days

26% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in January?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 26%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 21°C

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

Our take: January in La Palma is perfect for hikers and outdoor lovers who'd rather skip the crowds. Expect mild 15–21°C days with minimal rain, giving you plenty of sunshine to explore volcanic landscapes and forest trails. Pack layers though—evenings cool down, and occasional showers remind you this island still gets some winter moisture.

By trip type

La Palma in January by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in January

🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (21°C) and uncrowded trails Even in winter, La Palma enjoys 21°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 26% 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.

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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 January, La Palma averages 21°C, 26% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

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