La Palma in September: weather, rain (16%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in September

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

21°C – 28°C

🌧 Rainy days

16% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in September?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 16%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 28°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.8h/d

Our take: September in La Palma is practically perfect for travelers who love warm weather without intense heat. You'll enjoy pleasant 21–28°C days with abundant sunshine (11.8 hours daily) and minimal rain, making it ideal for hiking volcanic landscapes and beach time. This sweet spot appeals to anyone seeking genuine Spanish island warmth without the summer crowds or autumn uncertainty.

By trip type

La Palma in September by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (28°C) and uncrowded trails Autumn in La Palma is often underrated: 28°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (16% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. This is one of the best times of year to visit La Palma.

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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 September, La Palma averages 28°C, 16% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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