Weather in La Palma in August

How August compares

August is the 1st warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 130th of 134 destinations we compare for August - see where else is hot in August. Within Spain it is 85th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, La Palma is 2.6°C warmer by day and 7.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in August

The typical August day in La Palma peaks at 24.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 7 days top 25°C and 1 in 26 pass 30°C. Nights average 21.2°C; one night in ten drops to 20.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 37.2°C (2020-08-27) and the coldest night 17.4°C (2019-08-02).

Rain in August

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 1 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 2015 with 12 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 77%.

Sea temperature in August

The sea averages 23.3°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 22.7°C to 23.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:41 and sets about 20:51 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 17%.

Is August a good time to visit La Palma?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for La Palma on our scoring are August, September, July.

Warm days, with little need for evening layers

Pack mainly light clothing: the small drop between daytime and overnight temperatures means evenings usually stay warm rather than turning crisp. A light layer is sensible if you tend to feel the cold, but heavy clothing is unlikely to earn its place in your bag. Humidity averages 77%, so the warmth may feel closer than the daytime high suggests, particularly when you are active. Plan more energetic outings for the cooler parts of the day and leave room for shade at midday. August suits travellers who prefer moderate warmth, though it cannot promise freedom from hot spells: 30°C is reached on 4% of days.

Dry weather and a sea suited to swimming

Rain is unlikely to dictate your plans, with about 0 rainy days in a typical August. That makes this a sensible month for spending much of your holiday outdoors, although dry averages are not a guarantee for every day of your stay. There are about 10.8 hours of sunshine within 13 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spread activities beyond midday. Keep sun protection and something for shade handy rather than treating the moderate air temperature as a reason to skip them. The sea averages 23.3°C, warm enough for swimming, so this is a good fit if time in the water matters to you.