Weather in La Gomera in February

How February compares

February is the 11th warmest month of the year in La Gomera and ranks 50th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 11th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, La Gomera is 12.3°C warmer by day and 15.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in La Gomera peaks at 20.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.2°C or more. Roughly 1 in 40 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.2°C; one night in ten drops to 14.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 31.2°C (2020-02-25) and the coldest night 11.9°C (2019-02-09).

Rain in February

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 18 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2010 with 108 mm, the driest 1997 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 70%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 19.3°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 20.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:47 and sets about 18:58 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 28%.

Is February a good time to visit La Gomera?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for La Gomera on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm days, with a layer for evenings

Pack light clothes for daytime, but leave room for a jumper or light jacket. The average night is mild, yet the coldest 10% of nights fall to 14.9°C or below, so relying entirely on summer clothing would be optimistic. Warmer afternoons can feel more suited to sitting in the sun: the warmest 10% of days reach at least 22.2°C. Even so, only 2% of days reach 25°C, making February a poor bet if proper heat is your priority. For walking and spending much of the day outdoors, that lack of high temperatures is more of an advantage than a drawback.

Plenty of outdoor time, but cooler swimming

February is generally dry, with about 3 rainy days, so rain need not dominate your plans. A light waterproof is still sensible, and keeping outdoor plans flexible is better than assuming every day will stay dry. Around 7.9 hours of sunshine within 11.0 hours of daylight leaves plenty of time outside, though it does not promise uninterrupted blue skies. Swimming is the bigger compromise. At 19.3°C, the sea is bracing rather than comfortably warm, so it is better suited to travellers who already enjoy cooler water. If lingering in the sea is central to your holiday, February is harder to recommend than it is for walking or sitting outdoors.