About La Gomera
Home to the ancient Garajonay laurel forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the unique whistled language Silbo Gomero.
Cities(3)
Hermigua
A lush agricultural valley at the gateway to Garajonay National Park. Famous for its banana plantations, artisanal pottery, and as the starting point for some of the island's best hiking trails.
San Sebastián de la Gomera
The historic capital of La Gomera where Columbus made his final stop before discovering America. Features charming cobbled streets, the Torre del Conde, and ferry connections to Tenerife.
Valle Gran Rey
A stunning valley descending to the sea, popular with hikers and alternative lifestyles. Known for its terraced hillsides, peaceful beaches, and spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic.
Quick Facts
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Daylight, UV and air quality in La Gomera
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:57
- Sunset
- 18:09
- Golden hour
- 17:38
- Blue hour
- 18:33
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
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Where to stay in La Gomera
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in La Gomera, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Garajonay National Park
UNESCO World Heritage laurel forest with mystical trails through ancient cloud forest
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Things to do in La Gomera
Tours and activities in La Gomera, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Gomera is from March to May and October to November. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to the ancient Garajonay laurel forest, a prehistoric ecosystem that has survived for millions of years. These months offer ideal conditions for hiking through misty cloud forests and exploring traditional villages connected by silbo gomero, the famous whistled language.
Climate Overview
La Gomera has a subtropical humid climate, particularly in its higher elevations where the Garajonay cloud forest captures moisture from trade winds. This creates a unique microclimate with regular mist and fog that sustains one of the world's best-preserved laurel forests. Coastal areas are warmer and drier with temperatures of 18-26°C, while the highlands are cooler and more humid.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 21° | 15° | 40 |
February | 21° | 15° | 35 |
March | 22° | 15° | 25 |
April | 22° | 16° | 15 |
May | 23° | 17° | 5 |
June | 25° | 19° | 0 |
July | 27° | 20° | 0 |
August | 28° | 21° | 0 |
September | 27° | 21° | 10 |
October | 25° | 19° | 25 |
November | 23° | 17° | 40 |
December | 22° | 16° | 45 |
Weather in La Gomera
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Related Destinations
San Sebastián de la Gomera
The historic capital of La Gomera where Columbus made his final stop before discovering America. Features charming cobbled streets, the Torre del Conde, and ferry connections to Tenerife.
Valle Gran Rey
A stunning valley descending to the sea, popular with hikers and alternative lifestyles. Known for its terraced hillsides, peaceful beaches, and spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic.
Hermigua
A lush agricultural valley at the gateway to Garajonay National Park. Famous for its banana plantations, artisanal pottery, and as the starting point for some of the island's best hiking trails.