About La Palma
Known as La Isla Bonita, featuring lush forests, volcanic landscapes, and world-class stargazing at Roque de los Muchachos Observatory.
Cities(3)
Los Llanos de Aridane
The largest town on La Palma, located on the sunny west coast with access to beautiful beaches, banana plantations, and the dramatic Cumbre Vieja volcanic landscape.
Santa Cruz de la Palma
The charming capital city of La Palma, featuring colorful colonial architecture, wooden balconies, and a beautiful historic center along the waterfront.
Tazacorte
A picturesque coastal town with the sunniest climate on La Palma, featuring a beautiful black sand beach, excellent seafood restaurants, and historic sugar cane heritage.
Quick Facts
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Daylight, UV and air quality in La Palma
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 05:59
- Sunset
- 18:12
- Golden hour
- 17:41
- Blue hour
- 18:35
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in La Palma 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 | 20° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
| Night | 17° | 17° | 17° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 34 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 32 | 43 | 52 |
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 9.7 | 10.6 | 11.2 | 12 | 12.7 | 13.2 | 13 | 12.5 | 11.7 | 10.6 | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in La Palma month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
May – September
Driest month
August · 3%
Wettest month
December · 29%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 21% | 21% | 18% | 14% | 7% | 5% | 3% | 3% | 8% | 23% | 29% | 29% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in La Palma
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in La Palma, from our partner Stay22.
Top Attractions
Roque de los Muchachos
Highest peak with world-class observatory and views above the clouds
Book ticketsCaldera de Taburiente
Massive volcanic crater national park with hiking trails, waterfalls, and endemic forests
Book ticketsSanta Cruz de La Palma
Charming capital with Renaissance architecture and traditional Canarian balconies
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Things to do in La Palma
Tours and activities in La Palma, from our partner GetYourGuide.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit La Palma is from April to June and September to October. Known as 'La Isla Bonita' (The Beautiful Island), La Palma offers lush green landscapes, ancient laurel forests, and dramatic volcanic scenery. These months provide perfect conditions for hiking the Caldera de Taburiente and stargazing at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory.
Climate Overview
La Palma has a subtropical oceanic climate with the most rainfall of all Canary Islands, creating its lush laurel forests. The island's high altitude creates distinct climate zones, from coastal warmth to cool mountain peaks. Temperatures range from 15-26°C. The 2021 Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption created new landscapes to explore.
Monthly Weather Overview
| Month | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
January | 20° | 14° | 50 |
February | 20° | 14° | 45 |
March | 21° | 14° | 35 |
April | 22° | 15° | 20 |
May | 23° | 16° | 10 |
June | 25° | 18° | 5 |
July | 27° | 20° | 0 |
August | 28° | 21° | 5 |
September | 27° | 20° | 15 |
October | 25° | 18° | 35 |
November | 23° | 16° | 55 |
December | 21° | 15° | 60 |
Weather in La Palma
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Related Destinations
Santa Cruz de la Palma
The charming capital city of La Palma, featuring colorful colonial architecture, wooden balconies, and a beautiful historic center along the waterfront.
Los Llanos de Aridane
The largest town on La Palma, located on the sunny west coast with access to beautiful beaches, banana plantations, and the dramatic Cumbre Vieja volcanic landscape.
Tazacorte
A picturesque coastal town with the sunniest climate on La Palma, featuring a beautiful black sand beach, excellent seafood restaurants, and historic sugar cane heritage.