Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
La Palma, Spain in January
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
86mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 86mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Palma, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January14°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January86mm average rain
January is one of La Palma's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.4 hours average sun
January is one of La Palma's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January20°C average sea
January is below La Palma's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January36 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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