La Palma, island of the eternal spring

What is the weather like, in that period? A question we often hear, but that is difficult to answer. The climate is changing, global warming has its effects here as well. But, sure, we can say something, in general. The geographical situation of La Palma is the cause of the stabel sub-tropical climate. The crest (cumbre) divides the island in two parts, which results in different flora and fauna. La Palma is often called a mini-continent, because of her special geographical form, many micro-climates exist. Every ravine has its own climate.

In the coastal area, upto 200 m. the temperature is quiet stable, around 20 degrees, because of this at this height you are always in the middle of the bananas... The northern part, from Mazo upto Barlovento has the most moderate and cool climate with less sun-hours. In the laurel-wood Los Tilos temperature seldomly rises above 15ºC.

The western part, from Fuencaliente up to Puntagorda, is the driest and has the most sun-hours. The beach of Tazacorte is told to have most sun-hours of whole Europe! From 500 m. upwards temperature can vary more. Above 2.000 m. height it might snow in winter.

By mistake the Canaries are known to be very hot in summer. On La Palma the opposite is true: average temperature is 23º C. and the ocean water has an average temperature of 20º C. The ocean is all around and almost always gives a nice breeze. Very seldom the Calima sends us very hot air and sand of the Sahara. Than temperature can rise upto 35 - 40º C., but it never takes longer than 3 days.

Tanks to all those micro-climates there is always some sun anywhere on the island. A matter of getting around!

For the current climate, watch this site: tiempo and choose left the ´municipio´ Tijarafe. For more information about El Pinar, click here.

Average temperatures on La Palma, Canary Islands