La Palma in December: weather, rain (33%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in December

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

61°F – 70°F

🌧 Rainy days

33% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.8h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Winter

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.5/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in December?

✅ 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 : ███░░░░░░░ 33%

🌡 Temperature : █████░░░░░ 70°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

Our take: December in La Palma is ideal if you're a traveler who loves mild weather without summer crowds. Expect warm days around 18°C, occasional rain showers, and shorter daylight—perfect for exploring volcanic landscapes and cozy evenings. Pack layers and waterproofs, but you'll enjoy genuine island life without the tourist rush.

By trip type

La Palma in December by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in December

Even in winter, La Palma enjoys 21°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 33% 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 °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 December, La Palma averages 70°F, 33% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10. See methodology →

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