La Palma sea temperature

The sea around La Palma is currently about 24.2°C. It is warmest in September (around 24.2°C) and coolest in March (around 19.5°C).

24.2°C Average sea temperature off La Palma right now

That's about 1.6°C warmer than usual for this time of year.

Warm enough to swim comfortably without a wetsuit.

Measured sea temperature around La Palma — last 30 days

Over the last 14 days, the sea around La Palma averaged 24.1°C, with measured readings between 23.2°C and 24.7°C.

Sea

Show the daily measurements

Day	Sea
26 Jul	24.0°C
25 Jul	23.2°C
24 Jul	23.2°C
23 Jul	24.0°C
22 Jul	24.0°C
21 Jul	24.2°C
20 Jul	24.2°C
19 Jul	24.3°C
18 Jul	24.3°C
17 Jul	24.5°C
16 Jul	24.2°C
15 Jul	24.5°C
14 Jul	24.7°C
13 Jul	24.3°C
12 Jul	23.8°C
11 Jul	23.8°C
10 Jul	23.5°C
9 Jul	23.3°C
8 Jul	23.7°C
7 Jul	23.2°C
6 Jul	23.3°C
5 Jul	23.5°C
4 Jul	23.5°C
3 Jul	23.2°C
2 Jul	23.2°C
1 Jul	23.0°C
30 Jun	23.2°C
29 Jun	23.5°C
28 Jun	23.5°C
27 Jun	23.5°C

La Palma sea temperature month by month

Multi-year monthly sea-surface averages for La Palma. “Now” is the live average across the island's monitored beaches.
Month	Sea temperature	Swimming
January	20.3°	Pleasant
February	19.6°	Cool
March	19.5°	Cool
April	19.9°	Cool
May	20.7°	Pleasant
June	21.8°	Pleasant
July	22.6°	Warm
August	23.4°	Warm
September	24.2°	Warm
October	23.9°	Warm
November	22.8°	Warm
December	21.4°	Pleasant

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in the sea in La Palma in winter?

Yes. Even in the coolest month (March) the sea around La Palma averages about 19.5°C — swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit. In summer it reaches around 24.2°C.

Which month has the warmest sea in La Palma?

September, when the sea around La Palma averages about 24.2°C.

Is the sea cold in La Palma?

Not very. The sea around La Palma stays mild all year, from about 19.5°C in March to 24.2°C in September.

How warm has the sea around La Palma been recently?

Over the last 14 days, the sea around La Palma averaged 24.1°C, with measured readings between 23.2°C and 24.7°C.

All beaches on La Palma · Best Canary Island for Swimming

Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.