Your July weather guide
WarmWeather in La Palma in July
July is a good choice for La Palma if you want dry, sunny weather without intense heat being the norm. Daytime highs average 23°C, nights stay around 20°C, and the sea reaches 22.4°C - warm enough for swimming. The catch is that this is warm rather than hot holiday weather, with humid air despite the lack of rain. It suits travellers who prefer comfortable warmth to a very hot summer break.
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
- 23.0°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 25°C
- Average night-time low
- 20.2°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 19°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +1.2°C
- London averages 21.8°C in July
- Sea temperature
- 22.4°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 11.5h
- 84% of 13.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 0
- 0 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days over 25°C
- 10%
- 2% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 34.9°C
- 2020-07-19
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.1°C
- 2018-07-02
- 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 July compares
July is the 3rd warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 131st of 134 destinations we compare for July - see where else is hot in July. Within Spain it is 85th of 87 (Spain in July). Against London's average high of 21.8°C in July, La Palma is 1.2°C warmer by day and 6.7°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in July
The typical July day in La Palma peaks at 23.0°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 10 days top 25°C and 1 in 67 pass 30°C. Nights average 20.2°C; one night in ten drops to 19.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day here reached 34.9°C (2020-07-19) and the coldest night 16.1°C (2018-07-02).
Rain in July
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 0 days with 1 mm or more, 0 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest July was 2005 with 1 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 77%.
Sea temperature in July
The sea averages 22.4°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.0°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:24 and sets about 21:12 local time in mid-July. Average cloud cover is 16%.
Is July 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 cooling after dark
Pack mainly light summer clothes, but do not expect fierce heat every afternoon. Only 10% of days reach 25°C, while 30°C is reached on just 2%, so hotter spells are possible rather than typical. Humidity averages 77%, which can make the air feel clammy even when the temperature looks moderate. Plan a shaded break around midday if you find humid warmth tiring, and keep water handy when spending time outside. Evenings remain warm on average, so a heavy jacket is unlikely to earn its place in your luggage. A light layer is a more useful backup for a cooler night.
Plenty of sunshine and sea warm enough to swim
July's dry weather makes outdoor plans a sensible bet, although you should not treat rain as impossible. There are about 11.5 hours of sunshine within 13.7 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of scope to spend time outside without concentrating everything around midday. Sun protection matters even when the air feels pleasantly warm rather than hot. The sea averages 22.4°C, with a year-to-year range of 22°C to 23°C: suitable for swimming, but not bath-like warmth. If you prefer a gentle swim followed by time in the sun, July fits well; if you want very warm water, keep your expectations modest.
A little perspective
La Palma through the year
July 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% |
| April | 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% |
| JulySelectedbest | 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 July FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is La Palma hot in July?
La Palma is warm in July: the average daytime high is 23.0°C and nights average 20.2°C. Roughly 1 in 10 July days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in La Palma in July?
The sea around La Palma averages 22.4°C in July, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 22°C to 23°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in La Palma in July?
La Palma sees about 0 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 0 mm of rain in a typical July. The wettest July between 1991 and 2020 was 2005 (1 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is La Palma in July?
La Palma gets around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day in July out of 13.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does La Palma compare with the UK in July?
La Palma is on average 1.2°C warmer than London by day in July (23.0°C against 21.8°C).
What is the hottest July on record in La Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest July day in La Palma reached 34.9°C on 2020-07-19, and the coldest night dropped to 16.1°C on 2018-07-02.
Is La Palma much hotter than London in July?
Not on average. La Palma's daytime high is 23°C, compared with London's 21.8°C - a difference of 1.2°C. Choose it for the dry, sunny conditions and warm sea rather than expecting a dramatic jump in daytime temperature.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, putting La Palma within short-haul range. That makes July's warm weather accessible without a long-haul flight, though you still need to allow for airport time and onward travel.
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