What’s the climate like in La Palma?
The current climate in La Palma features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in La Palma in recent years was 38°C in August 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in February 2018.
On average, La Palma receives 604 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit La Palma?
The best time to visit La Palma for sunny weather is April through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit La Palma. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of La Palma
The climate table of La Palma shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 16 |
Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 10 | 8 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 41 | 33 | 45 | 60 | 38 | 25 | 21 | 70 | 73 | 80 | 96 | 22 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation: 604 mm per year, averaging 50 mm per month
- Driest months: 21 mm in July, 22 mm in December and 25 mm in June
- Wettest months: 96 mm in November, 80 mm in October and 73 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in La Palma
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in La Palma, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in La Palma
This graph shows how much rainfall La Palma, Spain, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in La Palma
This graph shows the average UV index per month in La Palma, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in La Palma
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in La Palma, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in La Palma
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in La Palma, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in La Palma by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for La Palma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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