Weather in La Gomera in January

How January compares

January is the 12th warmest month of the year in La Gomera and ranks 48th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within Spain it is 9th of 87 (Spain in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, La Gomera is 12.7°C warmer by day and 14.9°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in January

The typical January day in La Gomera peaks at 20.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 21.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 200 days top 25°C. Nights average 17.1°C; one night in ten drops to 14.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 29.2°C (2020-01-30) and the coldest night 11.0°C (2020-01-17).

Rain in January

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 14 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2006 with 43 mm, the driest 2016 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 69%.

Sea temperature in January

The sea averages 19.9°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.3°C to 20.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:01 and sets about 18:34 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 34%.

Is January 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 enough for time outdoors, not reliable heat

January is La Gomera's least warm month, but an average daytime high of 20.1°C still makes it a reasonable choice for getting outside without strong heat. A T-shirt may be comfortable during warmer parts of the day, with a light jumper or jacket useful when you stop or stay out into the evening. Average night lows are 17.1°C, though the coldest nights can fall to 14.6°C or below. Do not plan around 25°C afternoons. The appeal is gentle warmth rather than hot weather, so January is better suited to travellers who prefer being active outdoors than those who want to spend the day feeling properly hot.

Mostly dry, with useful daylight

Rain is a relatively small concern in January: about 3 days have measurable rain, so a wet-weather plan need not dominate your packing. A light waterproof is still sensible, since a dry monthly pattern is not a promise of uninterrupted sunshine. Expect about 6.9 hours of sunshine within 10.4 hours of daylight. That gives you scope for outdoor plans, but it is not the same as a long summer day. Put anything that depends on daylight earlier in your schedule and keep plans flexible if rain arrives. For a holiday centred on being outside, the balance of mild temperatures and limited rain is favourable.

Treat swimming as an option, not the whole holiday

The sea averages 19.9°C in January, which is bracing rather than comfortably warm. If you enjoy cooler water, a dip may be appealing; if you usually need warm water to relax, swimming could be the catch. Sea temperatures range from 19°C to 21°C between years, still below the 22°C threshold for warmer swimming conditions. Bring swimwear if you are tempted, but build the holiday around things you can enjoy without getting in the water. Have a dry layer ready afterwards, especially towards evening. January makes more sense for enjoying mild weather beside the sea than for expecting long, leisurely swims.