La Palma weather: current forecast and 7-day outlook

You can see the weather in the Canary Islands on the weather map below. For detailed weather forecasts for all the islands, however, please follow the links below. And here you can see the best La Palma webcams, offering live views of the weather on La Palma.

Weather forecast for Tenerife
Weather forecast for Fuerteventura
Weather forecast for Gran Canaria
Weather forecast for La Gomera
Weather forecast for El Hierro
Weather forecast for Lanzarote
Weather forecast for La Graciosa

You can find the current weather forecast for La Palma above

The Canary Island of La Palma is situated in the north-west of the Canary Islands archipelago. Its neighbouring islands are La Gomera to the south-east and El Hierro to the south. La Palma belongs to the province of Tenerife. The island benefits from a mild climate all year round. The weather on La Palma is heavily influenced by the north-easterly trade winds. Furthermore, the Canary Current plays a significant role in shaping the climate and weather patterns.

Much like in Tenerife, the trade wind clouds mean that the north of the island of La Palma in particular receives higher levels of rainfall than the south. The trade wind clouds cross the ridge of La Palma at an altitude of around 1,450 metres at Cumbre Nueva, like a ‚cloud waterfall‘. There, in the west of the island, they eventually dissipate.

The associated rainfall creates a subtropical climate. However, it is important to note that there are also significant differences between the north and north-east on the one hand, and the south and south-west on the other. This is because the mountain range, which rises to over 2,400 metres, effectively divides the island into two climate zones.

The warmest months on La Palma

Although La Palma is characterised by a consistently pleasant climate, the warmest months generally fall between July and September. Average maximum temperatures then reach 25 to 27 degrees. However, peak temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius are still possible – particularly in the lower-lying regions of the Canary Islands.

The nights are usually relatively mild. Temperatures of around 20 degrees are considered normal. Thanks in part to the trade winds, the weather and climate on La Palma remain fairly consistent throughout the year.

The weather on La Palma

Humidity is particularly high at higher altitudes. By contrast, the western side of La Palma is significantly drier, even in winter. Recommendations for the best time to visit reflect this: depending on the purpose of your trip, it’s worth visiting at any time of year. For sports enthusiasts, the summer might already be too warm for physical activity, whilst sun-worshippers will find what they’re looking for almost all year round. Hikers, on the other hand, should definitely consider visiting in spring to marvel at the island’s wonderful display of blossoms.
The sea temperature varies with the seasons. On average, it ranges from 18 degrees in winter to 23 degrees in autumn, warmed by the summer months.

You can find all the information about the weather on La Palma, as well as a seven-day forecast, on this page. There is also information on all weather-related topics, from air pressure to sunrise and sunset.

Climate table for northern La Palma

Climate table for southern La Palma

Rainfall table for northern La Palma

Rainfall table for southern La Palma

All weather data is provided without guarantee.