Climate in La Palma
The days in the Canary Islands are long and sunny, with mild temperatures and few variations.
La Palma, like the rest of the Canary Islands, enjoys a privileged climate. They enjoy pleasant temperatures and fantastic weather all year round. The low thermal amplitude between summer and winter allows the island to enjoy a spring-like climate practically all year round, with the numerous advantages that this entails such as being able to swim at the beach in the middle of December, or take a pleasant walk in August without dying of heat
Enjoy the sun
The sun is an important presence on the islands. It influences the climate, everyday life and the way people are. And it has also been proven to have numerous properties: it is a source of vitamin D, it strengthens the bones, improves the mood, impacts sleep quality…
There are, however, certain precautions you should take when you are sunbathing:
- Always use suitable sunscreen for your skin phototype.
- Renew your sunscreen every 2 hours and when you come out of the water.
- Avoid sunbathing between noon and 4 pm.
- Be vigilant about how much sun children are subject to and protect them properly.
- If you are going to spend several hours on the beach, don’t forget to take a sunshade.
Long, sunny days
The Canary Islands are one of the regions with the most hours of sunshine in Europe: over 3,000. Their geographical position is also conducive to long, light-filled days throughout the whole year. In winter, the sun comes up at 7:30 am and sets at 6:30 pm, in summer it rises at 7:00 am and sunset is at 8:30 pm.
What to pack
Thanks to its privileged climate, all year long, all you need to pack, whenever you come, will be light clothing, summer footwear and something warm for the night and higher altitudes.
Do not, however, forget to bring suitable clothes if you are going to practise a sport or other activity, and of course, remember your swimsuit, sunscreen and sunglasses too.