La Palma weather in October
La Palma in October: expect average daytime highs of 25.5°C, nights around 20.2°C, a sea temperature of 23.9°C and about 5.2 rainy days. That comes with around 175 hours of sunshine, making it one of Europe's sunniest winter escapes.
LIVE So far in October, according to AEMET's daily beach forecasts: 42% of beach mornings on La Palma have been sunny and the sea has averaged 25.0°C.
La Palma climate averages in October
| Average high | 25.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20.2 °C |
| Sea temperature | 23.9 °C |
| Rainy days | 5.2 |
| Sunshine hours | 175 |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 08:11 / 19:41 |
| Daylight (mid-month) | 11 h 29 min |
La Palma forecast for the next 14 days: East vs West
| Day | East Los Cancajos |
West Puerto Naos |
|---|---|---|
| Today |  24°20°4.3 mm |  25°21°0.2 mm |
| Tomorrow | 25°18°2.4 mm | 25°20°2.9 mm |
| Fr 23 | 25°18°5.4 mm | 25°20°0.4 mm |
| Sa 24 |  23°20°30.7 mm | 25°22°2.3 mm |
| Su 25 |  23°17°2.8 mm | 24°20°0.1 mm |
| Mo 26 | 26°16°0.1 mm | 26°19° |
| Tu 27 | 24°18°0.1 mm | 24°20°0.1 mm |
| We 28 | 25°19°2.5 mm | 25°21°2.7 mm |
| Th 29 |  27°20° | 28°22° |
| Fr 30 | 25°19° | 25°22° |
| Sa 31 |  25°18° | 26°22° |
| Su 1 | 25°18° | 25°22° |
| Mo 2 | 25°19° | 25°22° |
| Tu 3 | 25°19° | 25°22° |
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Frequently asked questions
Is La Palma warm in October?
Yes. La Palma in October has average daytime highs of 25.5°C and mild nights around 20.2°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.
Can you swim in the sea on La Palma in October?
Yes. The sea around La Palma averages 23.9°C in October, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.
Does it rain much on La Palma in October?
Not much. La Palma sees about 5.2 rainy days on average in October, so most days stay dry and sunny.
What should I pack for La Palma in October?
Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.
What time does it get dark in La Palma in October?
In La Palma in October the sun sets at around 19:41 and rises at around 08:11 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 11 h 29 min of daylight.
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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.