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.
Population
20,000
Area (km²)
35 km²
Best Season
Year-round
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Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
May – October
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 17° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
| Night | 15° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 16° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 21 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 26 | 40 |
| Rain days (days) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 9.7 | 10.6 | 11.2 | 12.1 | 12.8 | 13.3 | 13 | 12.6 | 11.7 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 9.5 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
May – September
Driest month
July · 0%
Wettest month
December · 18%
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 11% | 13% | 12% | 8% | 3% | 1% | 0% | 1% | 3% | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Los Llanos de Aridane, from our partner Stay22.
Massive volcanic crater national park with ancient Canary pine forests, waterfalls, and dramatic hiking trails.
Book ticketsCharming coastal town with the islands best sunsets, black sand beaches, and fresh seafood restaurants.
Book ticketsScenic agricultural landscapes with traditional Canarian banana cultivation and farm tours.
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Tours and activities in Los Llanos de Aridane, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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.
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.
| 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 |
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