La Gomera weather at Christmas 2026 & New Year
Christmas in La Gomera is mild: in December days average 21.5°C and nights 16.0°C, the sea is around 21.4°C and there are about 3.8 rainy days in the whole month. Sunset on Christmas Day: 18:19 (San Sebastián de la Gomera).
Christmas 2026 & New Year day by day
| Date | East San Sebastián de la Gomera | West Valle Gran Rey |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve24 December 2026↑07:57 ↓18:18 | Forecast from 16 December 2026 | |
| Christmas Day25 December 2026↑07:57 ↓18:19 | Forecast from 17 December 2026 | |
| New Year's Eve31 December 2026↑07:59 ↓18:23 | Forecast from 23 December 2026 | |
| New Year's Day1 January 2027↑08:00 ↓18:23 | Forecast from 24 December 2026 | |
| Three Kings' Day6 January 2027↑08:01 ↓18:27 | Forecast from 29 December 2026 | |
Sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓): San Sebastián de la Gomera, calculated by CanaryForecast. The forecast for each date appears once it is within the 10-day range.
What Christmas weather is usually like in La Gomera
| December | January | |
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21.5 °C | 20.6 °C |
| Average low | 16.0 °C | 14.7 °C |
| Sea temperature | 21.4 °C | 20.2 °C |
| Rainy days | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Sunshine hours | — | — |
Official AEMET weather warnings (wind, rain, coastal swell) appear on our warnings page as soon as they are issued. Weather warnings in the Canary Islands
Christmas on every Canary Island
Warmest days: Lanzarote (22.7°C). Most sunshine: Lanzarote (208 hours in December). Warmest sea: El Hierro (21.6°C).
| # | Island | Average high | Average low | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 22.7° | 14.9° | 19.8° | 208 | 3.2 |
| 2 | El Hierro | 22.2° | 17.8° | 21.6° | 139 | 4.6 |
| 3 | Gran Canaria | 22.2° | 16.2° | 20.5° | 179 | 4.5 |
| 4 | Tenerife | 22.1° | 16.6° | 20.8° | 168 | 5.4 |
| 5 | Fuerteventura | 22.0° | 15.9° | 19.8° | 186 | 3.2 |
| 6 | La Palma | 21.8° | 16.7° | 21.4° | 138 | 7.9 |
| 7 | La Gomera | 21.5° | 16.0° | 21.4° | — | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
Is it warm in La Gomera at Christmas?
Yes. La Gomera in December has average daytime highs of 21.5°C and mild nights around 16.0°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in La Gomera at Christmas?
Yes. The sea around La Gomera averages 21.4°C in December, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain in La Gomera at Christmas?
Not much. La Gomera sees about 3.8 rainy days on average in December, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What time does it get dark in La Gomera at Christmas?
On Christmas Day the sun sets at 18:19 and on New Year's Eve at 18:23 (San Sebastián de la Gomera); it rises around 07:57.
What is the weather like at midnight on New Year's Eve in La Gomera?
Mild: nights in late December average about 16.0°C, so a light jacket is usually enough for the midnight celebrations.
Weather in resorts and towns on La Gomera
Christmas & New Year weather in the Canary Islands · La Gomera in December · La Gomera in January · See today's live beach forecast for La Gomera · Sea temperature
Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.