La Gomera weather by month

When to go to La Gomera

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August, September, October. December is the wettest month (33 mm, about 5 rainy days) and July the driest (0 mm). The sea is warmest in September at 23.7°C and coolest in March at 19.1°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 53 km from San Sebastián de la Gomera) takes roughly 4 h 24 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in La Gomera between 1991 and 2020 reached 42.3°C on 27 August 2020; the coldest fell to 11.0°C on 17 January 2020. In August one day in ten tops 28.1°C and about 4% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 14.6°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was December 1991 with 129 mm, against a December average of 33 mm.

Winter - mild days, cooler swimming

December to February suits a holiday built around time outdoors rather than long swims. December averages 21°C by day and 18°C at night, while January and February settle at 20°C and 17°C. Pack light daytime clothes with a layer for evenings, rather than expecting summer warmth throughout the day. December has 4 rain days on average, falling to 3 in January and February, so some flexibility is sensible but rain need not dominate your plans. Sunshine improves from 6 hours in December to 8 in February. The catch is the sea: February's 19°C water may feel cool if you prefer leisurely swimming.

Spring into June - warmer and increasingly dry

March and April are a good fit if you want comfortable daytime warmth without the summer peak. Both average 21°C by day and 18°C at night, with 2 rain days, so an evening layer still earns its place in your bag. April brings more sunshine than March, but the bigger shift comes in May: days reach 22°C, nights average 20°C and rain becomes less frequent. June feels more summery, with 24°C days, 12 hours of sunshine and 0 rain days on average. That makes it a strong choice for outdoor plans, though its 21°C sea is still cooler than the water later in the year.

Summer and autumn - peak warmth, then a wetter turn

July and August suit travellers who prioritise heat and dry days. July averages 26°C, rising to 27°C in August, with 0 rain days in both months; plan shade breaks around midday. Nights stay warm too, reaching 24°C in August. September offers a useful balance: 26°C days, just 1 rain day and a sea temperature of 24°C, warmer than in summer. October keeps that sea warmth and averages 25°C by day, but rain days rise to 4 and sunshine falls to 7 hours. November remains mild at 23°C, with the sea at 22°C, although shorter sunny spells and 4 rain days make flexible outdoor plans more useful than in summer.