Your November weather guide
MildWeather in La Palma in November
La Palma in November is a good choice for mild days and swimming, rather than reliable hot-weather lounging. Daytime temperatures average around 20°C, while the sea stays near 23°C, so the water may feel more inviting than the air. There are about 5 rainy days across the month. For a UK traveller, the appeal is spending time outdoors without strong heat; the catch is that sunshine and dry weather are not guaranteed.
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
- 19.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 17.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 15°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.5°C
- London averages 10.4°C in November
- Sea temperature
- 22.6°C
- year to year: 22°C to 23°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 5.8h
- 55% of 10.5 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 26 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 2%
- 0% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 30.7°C
- 2019-11-02
- Record low 1991-2020
- 11.8°C
- 2018-11-22
- 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 November compares
November is the 6th warmest month of the year in La Palma and ranks 62nd of 134 destinations we compare for November - see where else is hot in November. Within Spain it is 25th of 87 (Spain in November). Against London's average high of 10.4°C in November, La Palma is 9.5°C warmer by day and 12.8°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in November
The typical November day in La Palma peaks at 19.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 59 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.7°C; one night in ten drops to 15.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day here reached 30.7°C (2019-11-02) and the coldest night 11.8°C (2018-11-22).
Rain in November
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 26 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest November was 2004 with 114 mm, the driest 1998 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sea temperature in November
The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.9°C to 23.1°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (24.1°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.5 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:34 and sets about 18:18 local time in mid-November. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is November a good time to visit La Palma?
November is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for La Palma on our scoring are August, September, July.
Comfortable warmth, not a hot holiday
Expect weather that suits walking and sitting outdoors more than seeking shade from midday heat. The average daytime high is 19.9°C, compared with London's 10.4°C, making this a noticeable step up from November at home. Even so, only 2% of days reach 25°C, so do not book expecting summer temperatures. Nights average 17.7°C, but the coldest 10% fall to 15.4°C or below. Pack light clothes for the day, with a jumper or light jacket for evenings and cooler spells. This is a sensible month if you dislike intense heat, but less convincing if your main aim is lying out in consistently hot sunshine.
Swimmable sea, with room for flexible plans
The sea averages 22.6°C, which makes swimming a reasonable part of the holiday rather than something reserved for particularly hardy swimmers. Getting out may feel cool beside the warmer water, so keep a dry layer handy. Sunshine averages about 5.8 hours within 10.5 hours of daylight: there is time for outdoor plans, but do not assume clear skies throughout the day. Rain is a possibility rather than a reason to rule November out, and rainfall varies considerably between years. Bring a light waterproof and keep your plans flexible. Put swimming and longer outdoor outings into the brighter spells rather than fixing every day in advance.
A little perspective
La Palma through the year
November 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% |
| 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% |
| NovemberSelected | 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 November FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is La Palma hot in November?
La Palma is mild in November: the average daytime high is 19.9°C and nights average 17.7°C. Roughly 1 in 59 November days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in La Palma in November?
The sea around La Palma averages 22.6°C in November, 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 November?
La Palma sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 26 mm of rain in a typical November. The wettest November between 1991 and 2020 was 2004 (114 mm) and the driest was 1998 (0 mm).
How sunny is La Palma in November?
La Palma gets around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day in November out of 10.5 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does La Palma compare with the UK in November?
La Palma is on average 9.5°C warmer than London by day in November (19.9°C against 10.4°C).
What is the hottest November on record in La Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest November day in La Palma reached 30.7°C on 2019-11-02, and the coldest night dropped to 11.8°C on 2018-11-22.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 4 h 24 min, putting La Palma within short-haul reach. That makes it a practical option for milder November weather without a long-haul journey, though the temperatures are mild rather than hot.
Would another month be better for a warmer holiday?
If warmth is your priority, consider August, September or July, the strongest months overall here. November is better suited to travellers content with mild days and a swimmable sea, rather than those counting on hot afternoons.
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