AI-generatedSan Sebastián de La Gomera at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Sep · 28°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 229 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in San Sebastián de La Gomera
San Sebastián de La Gomera has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. September is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while February is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, San Sebastián de La Gomera is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera
The best time to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera is from May to November. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable all year round except in September. The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation.
San Sebastián de La Gomera through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
San Sebastián de La Gomera in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 26–28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
San Sebastián de La Gomera in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–28 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
San Sebastián de La Gomera in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 23–24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year except Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
08:0819:40
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:53–08:39 · evening 19:09–19:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:44–07:53 · evening 19:55–20:04
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in San Sebastián de La Gomera compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 26° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 23°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Sea | 24° | 23° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in San Sebastián de La Gomera in October?
In October, San Sebastián de La Gomera is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 32 min08:08 – 19:40
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %97 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %73 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %98 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Compare two months in San Sebastián de La Gomera
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to San Sebastián de La Gomera (score 94 and 97). In August, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 24° |
| Sea | 23.8° | 23.3° |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h | 9.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 24 mm | 3 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 11better | 25 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
San Sebastián de La Gomera month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
65January23° · Sea 20° · 6.8 h
In January, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in January64February23° · Sea 20° · 7.4 h
In February, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 35 mm in total. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in February68March23° · Sea 19° · 8.0 h
In March, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in March76April24° · Sea 20° · 8.1 h
In April, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in April86May25° · Sea 21° · 8.7 h
In May, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in May92June26° · Sea 22° · 9.2 h
In June, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 21.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in June95July27° · Sea 23° · 10.4 h
In July, San Sebastián de La Gomera is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in July97August28° · Sea 23° · 9.8 h
In August, San Sebastián de La Gomera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 23.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in August97September28° · Sea 24° · 8.1 h
In September, San Sebastián de La Gomera is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 24.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in September94October27° · Sea 24° · 7.4 h
In October, San Sebastián de La Gomera is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in October86November25° · Sea 23° · 6.6 h
In November, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in November72December24° · Sea 21° · 6.6 h
In December, San Sebastián de La Gomera is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in San Sebastián de La Gomera.
San Sebastián de La Gomera in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in San Sebastián de La Gomera
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 11 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (17°), the warmest in September (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to April. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 78 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 65 | 23° | 18° | 20.2° | 6.8 h | 5 | 30 |
| FebruaryFeb | 64 | 23° | 17° | 19.5° | 7.4 h | 5 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 68 | 23° | 18° | 19.4° | 8.0 h | 5 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 76 | 24° | 19° | 19.8° | 8.1 h | 3 | 17 |
| MayMay | 86 | 25° | 20° | 20.6° | 8.7 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 92 | 26° | 22° | 21.7° | 9.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 27° | 23° | 22.5° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 28° | 24° | 23.3° | 9.8 h | 0 | 3 |
| SeptemberSep | 97 | 28° | 24° | 24.0° | 8.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| OctoberOct | 94 | 27° | 22° | 23.8° | 7.4 h | 4 | 24 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 25° | 21° | 22.7° | 6.6 h | 5 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 24° | 19° | 21.3° | 6.6 h | 6 | 49 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
28.09° N, 17.11° W · 8 m · Atlantic/Canary
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in San Sebastián de La Gomera
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.3 – 24.4 °C
Swimming season: May – Jan
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in San Sebastián de La Gomera ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.3 and 24.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.2° | 19.5° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.5° | 18.7° | 20.2° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.4° | 18.4° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.8° | 19.2° | 20.5° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.6° | 19.9° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.7° | 21.2° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.5° | 21.9° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.3° | 22.8° | 23.9° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.0° | 23.3° | 24.7° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.8° | 23.3° | 24.4° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.7° | 21.9° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 21.3° | 20.7° | 22.0° | refreshing |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in San Sebastián de La Gomera
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.4 of 11.5 hours of daylight in San Sebastián de La Gomera, 64 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in San Sebastián de La Gomera: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, San Sebastián de La Gomera has about 4 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in San Sebastián de La Gomera
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in San Sebastián de La Gomera
How breezy and how cloudy San Sebastián de La Gomera is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in San Sebastián de La Gomera typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Feb – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over San Sebastián de La Gomera: mostly sunny, with about 7.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in San Sebastián de La Gomera
How often the day gets hot in San Sebastián de La Gomera (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, San Sebastián de La Gomera has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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San Sebastián de La Gomera in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
San Sebastián de La Gomera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 96
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 94
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 21 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 5 min
- Distance
- 2,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +34
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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San Sebastián de La Gomera vs Los Gigantes
In October the holiday weather in San Sebastián de La Gomera and Los Gigantes is about equally good (score 94 vs 94). During the day it is about as warm in Los Gigantes as in San Sebastián de La Gomera. The sea is about equally warm. Los Gigantes gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | San Sebastián de La Gomera | Los Gigantes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 94 | 94 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | May – Nov | May – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about San Sebastián de La Gomera
When is the best time to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera?
The best time to visit San Sebastián de La Gomera is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in San Sebastián de La Gomera?
The sea temperature in San Sebastián de La Gomera ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.0 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.
Can you swim in San Sebastián de La Gomera in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.8 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in San Sebastián de La Gomera?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in San Sebastián de La Gomera?
The wettest month is December with 49 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does San Sebastián de La Gomera get?
San Sebastián de La Gomera gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.4 hours a day; in November there are 6.6 hours a day.
What time zone is San Sebastián de La Gomera in?
San Sebastián de La Gomera is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to San Sebastián de La Gomera?
A nonstop flight from London to San Sebastián de La Gomera takes about 4 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for San Sebastián de La Gomera?
San Sebastián de La Gomera has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 87, summer holidays 96, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 69.