Your April weather guide
MildWeather in La Palma in April
April is a good time for La Palma if you want mild, mostly dry weather rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 18.2°C suit time outdoors without much heat, while nights average 15.5°C, so pack a light layer. The catch is the sea: at 19.7°C, it feels bracing rather than comfortably warm. For a UK traveller, this is a gentler spring break, not a taste of summer.
Long-term climate averages for Los Llanos de Aridane, not a forecast · 1991-2020
La Palma, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Los Llanos de Aridane.
- Average daytime high
- 18.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 20°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 14°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +4.7°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 19.7°C
- year to year: 19°C to 20°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.9h
- 62% of 12.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 12 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.6°C
- 2017-04-16
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.3°C
- 2000-04-07
- Flight from London
- ≈ 4 h 24 min
- 2906 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How April compares
April is the 9th warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 85th of 134 destinations we compare for April - see where else is hot in April. Within Spain it is 65th of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, La Palma is 4.7°C warmer by day and 10.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in La Palma peaks at 18.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.9°C or more. Roughly 1 in 250 days top 25°C. Nights average 15.5°C; one night in ten drops to 13.8°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 29.6°C (2017-04-16) and the coldest night 11.3°C (2000-04-07).
Rain in April
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 12 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest April was 2019 with 49 mm, the driest 2009 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 73%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 19.7°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.0°C to 20.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 12.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:46 and sets about 20:37 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 38%.
Is April a good time to visit La Palma?
It is a reasonable choice: mild days. The best months for La Palma on our scoring are August, September, July.
Mild days, with layers for the evening
La Palma is warmer than London in April, with average daytime highs 4.7°C higher, but you should still pack for spring. A T-shirt may feel comfortable in sunshine; keep a jumper or light jacket handy for sitting outside and for evenings. The colder nights can fall to 13.8°C or below, so relying entirely on summer clothes would be a mistake. Even the warmer days are generally mild rather than hot: the warmest 10% reach 19.9°C or more. April suits travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong midday heat. If your main aim is to spend the day feeling hot in swimwear, it is less convincing.
Mostly dry weather, but a bracing sea
Rain is unlikely to dominate your plans, with about 3 rainy days in April, though a light waterproof is sensible rather than assuming every outing will stay dry. About 7.9 hours of sunshine within 12.7 hours of daylight leave plenty of scope for spending time outside, without promising clear skies throughout the day. The main limitation for a beach-led holiday is the water. A sea temperature of 19.7°C is bracing, so a quick dip may appeal more than a long, leisurely swim. Pack something dry to put on afterwards. April works better if swimming is an optional part of your trip rather than the reason you are going.
A little perspective
La Palma through the year
April is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3°C | 14.9°C | 20.0°C | 6.2 | 21 | 4 | 0% |
| February | 17.1°C | 14.7°C | 19.4°C | 6.9 | 30 | 4 | 1% |
| March | 17.6°C | 14.9°C | 19.3°C | 7.3 | 24 | 4 | 1% |
| AprilSelected | 18.2°C | 15.5°C | 19.7°C | 7.9 | 12 | 3 | 0% |
| May | 19.6°C | 16.7°C | 20.4°C | 8.7 | 3 | 1 | 1% |
| June | 21.5°C | 18.7°C | 21.6°C | 10.4 | 2 | 1 | 3% |
| Julybest | 23.0°C | 20.2°C | 22.4°C | 11.5 | 0 | 0 | 10% |
| Augustbest | 24.0°C | 21.2°C | 23.3°C | 10.8 | 1 | 0 | 14% |
| Septemberbest | 23.7°C | 20.9°C | 24.1°C | 8.8 | 4 | 1 | 13% |
| October | 22.1°C | 19.6°C | 23.8°C | 6.9 | 20 | 4 | 4% |
| November | 19.9°C | 17.7°C | 22.6°C | 5.8 | 26 | 5 | 2% |
| December | 18.3°C | 16.1°C | 21.1°C | 5.8 | 40 | 6 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
La Palma in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is La Palma hot in April?
La Palma is mild in April: the average daytime high is 18.2°C and nights average 15.5°C. Roughly 1 in 250 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in La Palma in April?
The sea around La Palma averages 19.7°C in April, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 19°C to 20°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in La Palma in April?
La Palma sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 12 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2019 (49 mm) and the driest was 2009 (0 mm).
How sunny is La Palma in April?
La Palma gets around 7.9 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 12.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does La Palma compare with the UK in April?
La Palma is on average 4.7°C warmer than London by day in April (18.2°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in La Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in La Palma reached 29.6°C on 2017-04-16, and the coldest night dropped to 11.3°C on 2000-04-07.
Is April the best month to go for warmer weather?
No. April is a mild option, while August, September and July are the better-rated months overall. Choose April if avoiding heat matters more than getting summer warmth; look towards those months if April sounds too cool for your plans.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, making La Palma a short-haul option. The weather trade-off in April is clear: a warmer daytime average than London, but mild conditions rather than a hot-weather holiday.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Los Llanos de Aridane. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 3.8 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C