La Palma Weather in September 2026: what to expect (8.6/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in September

Autumn in La Palma is often underrated: 28.0°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (16.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.3/10) remains theoretically better.

September ranks 2 out of 12 months in La Palma. Compared to August: −2°C daytime, 12 pts more rainy days, −1.0h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index

7 · high

sunscreen and hat advised

Feels like

muggy at times

19°

Sea

25°C

pleasant for swimming

Daylight

12.2h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 32

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Is September the right month?

The best month in La Palma is July (9.3/10), 0.7 pt higher than September.

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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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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.

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🔍 Geographic context

Spain

Temperate 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 September?

In September, the sea averages 25°C in La Palma: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.

Do you need sun protection in La Palma in September?

The average UV index reaches 7 in September in La Palma (high), with about 12.2h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.