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La Palma in January: weather, sea & travel advice

La Palma in January is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 19 °C (mild), and the sea is about 20 °C. With about 7 rainy days it is moderate.

Vulkane und Wälder auf La PalmaLa Palma · JanuaryPhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
19 °C
Night
18 °C
Sea
20 °C
Rainy days
7 rainy days
Sun
4 h/day
Humidity
74 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachLimited60/100
City breakExcellent90/100
ActiveExcellent87/100
FamilyLimited64/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
19
J
19
F
19
M
19
A
21
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
24
O
22
N
20
D
Rainy daysdays
7
J
6
F
5
M
3
A
1
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
2
S
5
O
7
N
8
D

Similar destinations in January

Frequently asked questions

How warm is La Palma in January?

Daytime highs average around 19 °C, with nights around 18 °C.

Can you swim in La Palma in January?

The sea is about 20 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in La Palma in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 7 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit La Palma?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.