La Palma in April: weather, rain (30%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in April

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 72°F

🌧 Rainy days

30% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: April in La Palma is absolutely lovely—think mild afternoons (16–22°C) perfect for hiking those volcanic trails without overheating. You'll catch decent sunshine with minimal rain, so a light jacket and occasional rain shell are all you need. This is ideal for active travelers who want comfortable exploration without summer crowds or winter dampness.

By trip type

La Palma in April by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in La Palma. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% 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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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	59°F	70°F	26%	0.1in	9.8h	7.6/10
🌤️ February	57°F	70°F	25%	0.1in	10.8h	7.7/10
🌤️ March	59°F	70°F	28%	0.1in	11.0h	7.7/10
🌤️ April	61°F	72°F	30%	0.1in	12.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ May	63°F	75°F	18%	0.0in	12.7h	8.6/10
☀️ June	66°F	79°F	18%	0.0in	13.0h	9.0/10
☀️ July	70°F	82°F	1%	0.0in	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ August	72°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	12.5h	9.0/10
☀️ September	70°F	82°F	16%	0.0in	11.8h	9.1/10
🌤️ October	68°F	79°F	25%	0.1in	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ November	64°F	73°F	37%	0.1in	10.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ December	61°F	70°F	33%	0.1in	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 April, La Palma averages 72°F, 30% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10. See methodology →

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