🇪🇸La Palma
Forecast by:  | 11 Sep Fri | 12 Sep Sat | 13 Sep Sun | 14 Sep Mon | 15 Sep Tue | 16 Sep Wed | 17 Sep Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 27° 22° | 27° 21° | 28° 22° | 28° 22° | 29° 23° | 28° 24° | 28° 22° |
| Precipitation | 10% | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Humidity | 69% | 67% | 71% | 71% | 65% | 63% | 75% |
| Wind | 17 km/h | 14 km/h | 15 km/h | 12 km/h | 14 km/h | 15 km/h | 35 km/h |
Best time to visit La Gomera
The best time to visit La Gomera is from March to May or from August to October, when conditions are generally suited to walking, with warm sea temperatures in late summer and autumn. January, February and June to July are reasonable alternatives, though cloud, showers, trade winds or heat can affect plans. November and December have the heaviest rain and wetter mountain trails.
JanuaryTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)60Sun Hours6Dry Days27
January is mild, around 16-23°C, with rain and mist common in Garajonay. Sunny southern slopes suit walking and coastal outings.
FebruaryTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)52Sun Hours7Dry Days24
February is mild, around 16-23°C. Cloud can cover the mountains and showers may affect trails, while southern coastal paths offer pleasant walking.
MarchTemp (°C)16°Rain (mm)36Sun Hours7Dry Days27
March is mild, around 16-23°C, with conditions suited to forest and coastal walks. Spring flowers and breeding birds bring seasonal interest.
AprilTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)23Sun Hours8Dry Days26
April is mild, around 17-24°C, with comfortable hiking weather. Spring flowers and birdlife add interest across the island.
MayTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)7Sun Hours9Dry Days28
May is pleasantly warm, around 18-25°C, and suitable for long walks. Spring flowers and breeding birds remain seasonal highlights.
JuneTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)5Sun Hours9Dry Days29
June is warm, around 20-27°C, with strong trade winds possible. Exposed mountain trails can feel blustery, while coastal outings remain comfortable.
JulyTemp (°C)21°Rain (mm)3Sun Hours10Dry Days30
July is hot, around 21-29°C, with strong trade winds and occasional calima dust. Shaded forest routes are suitable for walking when exposed trails feel harsh.
AugustTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)4Sun Hours9Dry Days30
August is hot, around 22-30°C, with strong trade winds possible. Sea swimming is comfortable, and shaded Garajonay trails offer respite from the heat.
SeptemberTemp (°C)22°Rain (mm)12Sun Hours8Dry Days28
September is warm, around 22-29°C, with comfortable sea temperatures for swimming. Coastal days and mountain walks suit visitors who choose shaded or early routes.
OctoberTemp (°C)20°Rain (mm)37Sun Hours7Dry Days26
October is warm, around 21-28°C, with comfortable sea swimming and good walking conditions. Rain is possible, especially in the mountains.
NovemberTemp (°C)19°Rain (mm)64Sun Hours6Dry Days24
November is mild, around 19-26°C, with the year's heaviest rain and wet, misty mountain trails. Rain can bring waterfalls to northern valleys.
DecemberTemp (°C)17°Rain (mm)72Sun Hours6Dry Days25
December is mild, around 17-24°C, with the year's heaviest rain and damp mountain conditions. Sunny southern areas suit coastal walks between showers.
Sources: guidetocanaryislands.com, en.wikivoyage.org, s-capetravel.eu
Full Day Guided Tour to La Gomera from Tenerife
Cost: From 110.55 USD · Duration: 10 hours · ★ 4.2 (257 reviews)
PLEASE BRING PASSPORTS. The natural areas of La Gomera are the very essence of the island. Discover endless trails, breathtaking viewpoints and charming hamlets in a privileged natural environment. La Gomera is full of charming places: picturesque hamlets among ravines in the middle of nature, villages with traditional and rural architecture and hi
Small Group Boat Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
Cost: From 56.75 USD · Duration: 4 hours · ★ 4.8 (135 reviews)
Imagine a sunny day when you embark on a unique ocean adventure. Our cetacean watching tour will take you to explore the crystal clear waters, where the majesty of whales and dolphins unfolds before your eyes. As we sail, you will feel the sea breeze on your face and the excitement in the air. With the help of expert guides, you will learn about th
Hiking in the Garajonay
Cost: From 82.76 USD · Duration: 4.5 hours · ★ 5.0 (106 reviews)
The hiking we do is a friendly and sustainable hiking that brings you closer to the idiosyncrasy of La Gomera, a paradise in the middle of the Atlantic, an enchanted island where we can observe living nature in the Garajonay National Park. Through us you will learn about the legends and history of La Gomera and you will feel the difference that wil
Inflatable boat without a license
Cost: From 160.59 USD · ★ 5.0 (35 reviews)
Enjoy on your own with the rental of this boat and know the entire south coast of La Gomera without the need for someone to take you.
Visit the Ethnographic Park of La Gomera
Cost: From 5.85 USD · ★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
In one location, a local handicrafts and delicatessen store, a traditional orchard and a restored Gofio Mill with a large antiques collection exhibition. La Gomera is an island which, up to 30 years ago, most of it's economy and lifestyle was linked to agriculture and farming. Still deeply settled in their culture, it is a basic insight in the spir
Tenerife Wonder Walk
Cost: From 212.82 USD · Duration: 7 hours · ★ 4.8 (21 reviews)
This tour program was created to explore the most beautiful and protected natural parks on Tenerife island: Volcano Teide & Anaga Cloud Forest. Teide National Park has volcanic landscapes with many ancient craters that will bring a different planet feeling, while Anaga is an always green cloud forest located on the North Eastern tip of Tenerife whe
Family outing in the south of La Gomera
Cost: From 413.81 USD · Duration: 5 hours · ★ 5.0 (7 reviews)
Special excursion in the South of the island of La Gomera. We will visit spectacular beaches and bays. We will snorkel and swim in the solitary beaches of the area. The fauna is very abundant in the area so we can have visits by marine animals.
La Gomera: VIP experience in the Garajonay National Park
Cost: From 88.67 USD · Duration: 5 hours · ★ 4.8 (6 reviews)
The visit is made with a very well prepared guide and with an Official Guide Card of the Canary Islands Government. In addition, the tour is for a maximum of 18 people which makes it very exclusive. Some of the places we will visit are not within the commercial routes so you can really get to know the island.
Basket weaving from palm brooms in La Gomera
Cost: From 112.32 USD · Duration: 6 hours · ★ 4.8 (4 reviews)
You get a unique opportunity to spend time with an organic farmer and botanist and learn a lot about Gomera's nature, history and climate. Zdenka is enthusiastic about the island, its natural treasures and traditional crafts, and tells a lot about her experiences on the way to sustainable rural life. At the same time, you will learn to create a rec
Kayaks for rent in Playa de Santiago
Cost: From 24.11 USD · ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Renting one of our kayaks you will discover incredible places of peace and tranquility, only accessible by sea. The calm sea of the south of La Gomera will invite you to carry out this activity, taking you a pleasant experience
Brief
- Try local specialities such as almogrote (spicy aged-cheese spread), gofio, miel de palma (palm syrup), fresh fish and watercress soup.
- Sea temperatures are around 24-25°C around the island during the week of 6 September, making swimming and water activities comfortable, although Atlantic currents and surf can vary by beach (
news.de).
- The Campus La Gomera programme includes a geopatrimony field trip from Alajeró on 16 October 2026 and a traditional-fruit-grafting course in Hermigua on 19-20 November 2026 (
gomeranoticias.com).
Safety and health
- Forecasts for 8-9 September indicate temperatures near 32°C with a very high UV index. Plan hikes early, carry water, use sun protection and be cautious on exposed trails (
wikivoyage.org).
- Leishmaniasis is transmitted by sand-fly bites. Use repellent, wear covered clothing around dusk and consider accommodation with screens or air conditioning (
cdc.gov).
- Tap water in Spain is drinkable; water on the Canary Islands can have a noticeable mineral or desalinated taste, so bottled water is readily available if preferred (
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