About La Restinga
A small fishing village at the southern tip of El Hierro, famous as one of Europe's premier diving destinations. The crystal-clear waters of Mar de las Calmas offer exceptional underwater visibility and marine life.
Quick Facts
Population
500
Area (km²)
8 km²
Sunny Days/Year
280 days
Beaches
2
Best Season
Year-round
Avg. Temperature
19°C
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Daylight, UV and air quality in La Restinga
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 06:00
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Golden hour
- 17:42
- Blue hour
- 18:36
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in La Restinga month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 20° |
| Night | 17° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 19 | 16 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 24 |
| Rain days (days) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 9.8 | 10.6 | 11.2 | 12 | 12.8 | 13.3 | 13 | 12.5 | 11.7 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in La Restinga month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
April – September
Driest month
July · 0%
Wettest month
December · 14%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 8% | 9% | 7% | 4% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 2% | 9% | 9% | 14% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in La Restinga
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in La Restinga, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Mar de las Calmas
Marine reserve with crystal-clear waters offering some of Europes best diving
Book ticketsLa Restinga Harbor
Charming fishing port with traditional boats and fresh seafood restaurants
Book ticketsVolcanic Underwater Landscapes
Unique dive sites featuring volcanic formations, caves, and abundant marine life
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Things to do in La Restinga
Tours and activities in La Restinga, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit El Hierro is from April to June and September to October. As the smallest and least visited Canary Island, El Hierro offers an authentic escape with pristine diving spots, twisted juniper forests at El Sabinar, and the dramatic landscapes that earned it UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status. The island is powered 100% by renewable energy, making it a pioneer in sustainable tourism.
Climate Overview
El Hierro has a subtropical oceanic climate with distinct microclimates across its compact territory. The island's steep terrain creates varied conditions from the dry south to the humid highlands covered in pine and laurel forests. Temperatures are mild year-round at 17-25°C. El Hierro's crystal-clear waters and volcanic underwater landscapes make it one of Europe's best diving destinations.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 20° | 14° | 35 |
February | 20° | 14° | 30 |
March | 21° | 15° | 25 |
April | 21° | 15° | 15 |
May | 22° | 16° | 5 |
June | 24° | 18° | 0 |
July | 26° | 19° | 0 |
August | 27° | 20° | 0 |
September | 26° | 20° | 10 |
October | 24° | 18° | 25 |
November | 22° | 16° | 40 |
December | 21° | 15° | 40 |
Weather in La Restinga
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