Weather in La Palma in February

How February compares

February is the 12th warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 59th of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Spain it is 26th of 87 (Spain in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, La Palma is 9.2°C warmer by day and 12.7°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in La Palma peaks at 17.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 19.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 83 days top 25°C. Nights average 14.7°C; one night in ten drops to 12.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 27.8°C (2020-02-25) and the coldest night 9.3°C (2019-02-09).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 30 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2018 with 154 mm, the driest 1999 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 19.4°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 18.6°C to 20.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 6.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:51 and sets about 19:01 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 37%.

Is February a good time to visit La Palma?

February is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for La Palma on our scoring are August, September, July.

Mild afternoons, with layers still needed

February is La Palma's coolest month, so keep expectations closer to spring than summer. Average nights sit around 15°C, which makes a jumper or light jacket useful for evenings outdoors. Colder nights can fall to around 13°C or below, while the warmer days reach around 19°C or more. Pack clothes you can layer rather than relying on shorts and T-shirts throughout the trip. Midday is a sensible time to plan for sitting outside, but strong heat is not the usual concern: just 1% of days reach 25°C. This is a better fit for travellers who prefer mild conditions than for anyone seeking reliable sunbathing warmth.

Useful sunshine, but leave room for rain

There is enough sunshine to make outdoor plans worthwhile: February averages about 6.9 hours of sunshine within 11.0 hours of daylight. That does not mean uninterrupted clear skies, so keep your schedule flexible rather than making every day depend on sunshine. About 4 days have rain, making a light waterproof a sensible addition without treating the whole month as a washout. Swimming is the bigger compromise. At 19.4°C, the sea is bracing, and even the warmer end of its February range remains below the comfortable-swimming benchmark of 22°C. Plan around time outdoors rather than long spells in the water, and regard a swim as an option if you already enjoy cooler seas.