AI-generatedSanta Cruz de La Palma at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Oct
- Warmest month
- Sep · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 24.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,150 h
- Rain a year
- 258 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Santa Cruz de La Palma
Santa Cruz de La Palma has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. September is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while February is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Santa Cruz de La Palma is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: February – October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
08:1119:42
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de La Palma in October?
In October, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 31 min08:11 – 19:42
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 11 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Atlantic/Canary
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Santa Cruz de La Palma
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 23.2 – 24.5 °C
Swimming season: May – Jan
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Santa Cruz de La Palma ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.2 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.
From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 23.6 and 25.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20.2° | 19.5° | 20.9° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 19.5° | 18.5° | 20.1° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 19.4° | 18.6° | 20.1° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 19.8° | 19.0° | 20.7° | fresh |
| MayMay | 20.6° | 19.9° | 21.2° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 21.1° | 22.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 22.5° | 21.9° | 23.1° | refreshing |
| AugustAug | 23.4° | 22.9° | 24.0° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 24.2° | 23.6° | 25.0° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 23.9° | 23.2° | 24.5° | pleasant |
| NovemberNov | 22.7° | 22.0° | 23.3° | refreshing |
| DecemberDec | 21.3° | 20.6° | 21.8° | refreshing |
Sunshine hours in Santa Cruz de La Palma
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 5.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Santa Cruz de La Palma, 49 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Santa Cruz de La Palma
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 it, 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.
Rain in Santa Cruz de La Palma: 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, Santa Cruz de La Palma has about 6 rainy days with 23 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 79 | 19° | 17° | 20.2° | 4.7 h | 7 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 83 | 19° | 17° | 19.5° | 5.2 h | 6 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 19° | 17° | 19.4° | 5.9 h | 6 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 20° | 17° | 19.8° | 6.0 h | 4 | 17 |
| MayMay | 91 | 21° | 18° | 20.6° | 6.3 h | 3 | 8 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 22° | 20° | 21.8° | 6.8 h | 2 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 95 | 23° | 21° | 22.5° | 7.6 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 94 | 24° | 22° | 23.4° | 7.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 24° | 22° | 24.2° | 6.2 h | 3 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 24° | 21° | 23.9° | 5.6 h | 6 | 23 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 22° | 20° | 22.7° | 4.6 h | 8 | 39 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 20° | 18° | 21.3° | 4.5 h | 9 | 47 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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)
28.68° N, 17.76° W · 18 m · Atlantic/Canary
Best time to visit Santa Cruz de La Palma
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de La Palma is from February to October. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from August to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, the weather is pleasant all year round. The wettest month is December with 47 mm of precipitation.
Santa Cruz de La Palma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de La Palma in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de La Palma in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Santa Cruz de La Palma in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- Sea 20 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Santa Cruz de La Palma for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Aug – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
All year
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Santa Cruz de La Palma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
79January19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In January, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in January83February19° · Sea 20° · 5 h
In February, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in February86March19° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In March, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in March90April20° · Sea 20° · 6 h
In April, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in April91May21° · Sea 21° · 6 h
In May, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 32 km/h. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in May93June22° · Sea 22° · 7 h
In June, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in June95July23° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In July, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in July94August24° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In August, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in August91September24° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In September, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in September85October24° · Sea 24° · 6 h
In October, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in October76November22° · Sea 23° · 5 h
In November, Santa Cruz de La Palma is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Santa Cruz de La Palma in November75December20° · Sea 21° · 5 h
In December, Santa Cruz de La Palma is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 21.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 47 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 34 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Santa Cruz de La Palma.
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Santa Cruz de La Palma vs. Costa Adeje
In October Costa Adeje has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs. 85). During the day it is about as warm in Costa Adeje as in Santa Cruz de La Palma. The sea is about equally warm. Costa Adeje gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Santa Cruz de La Palma | Costa Adeje |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 85 | 97 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 24° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 4 |
| Best time | Feb – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
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In October, Santa Cruz de La Palma ranks 9 of 23 destinations in this country.
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- 6Corralejo24°23°88
- 7Madrid20°86
- 8Valencia24°22°86
- 9Santa Cruz de La PalmaThis page24°24°85
Planning a trip to Santa Cruz de La Palma
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h
- Distance
- 2,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz de La Palma
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de La Palma?
The best time to visit Santa Cruz de La Palma is from February to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Santa Cruz de La Palma?
The sea temperature in Santa Cruz de La Palma ranges from 19.4 °C in March to 24.2 °C in September. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to January.
Can you swim in Santa Cruz de La Palma in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 23.9 °C – pleasant for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Santa Cruz de La Palma?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 22 °C. February is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Santa Cruz de La Palma?
The wettest month is December with 47 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz de La Palma get?
Santa Cruz de La Palma gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.6 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Santa Cruz de La Palma in?
Santa Cruz de La Palma uses the time zone Atlantic/Canary: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Santa Cruz de La Palma?
A nonstop flight from London to Santa Cruz de La Palma takes about 4 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,910 km.
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