INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
La Palma Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:58 (Atlantic/Canary)
Spain · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
24.7°C
76.5°F
Mild water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:58 (Atlantic/Canary). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
1.4°C above
The typical November average is 23.3°C (73.9°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.4°C
Seven-day average: 24.7°C, versus 24.3°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Mild water
A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
The Canary Islands sit in the Atlantic. Water is usually milder year-round than the western Mediterranean, but trade winds and coast orientation change how it feels. Check the beach forecast, not only this island average.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for La Palma, typical monthly averages range from about 20.5°C (68.9°F) in February to 25.2°C (77.4°F) in August.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in La Palma has been 24.4°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Northern Hemisphere. Summer is generally June–August; winter is December–February.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near La Palma, calculated from hourly observations for 2023–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20.4–21.3°C | 20.7°C / 69.3°F |
| February | 20.1–20.8°C | 20.5°C / 68.9°F |
| March | 19.9–21.2°C | 20.7°C / 69.3°F |
| April | 20.7–22.0°C | 21.4°C / 70.5°F |
| May | 21.7–22.6°C | 22.2°C / 72.0°F |
| June | 23.3–24.4°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| July | 24.2–25.3°C | 24.6°C / 76.3°F |
| August | 24.5–25.8°C | 25.2°C / 77.4°F |
| September | 24.5–25.8°C | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
| October | 24.0–25.7°C | 24.7°C / 76.5°F |
| November | 22.7–23.9°C | 23.3°C / 73.9°F |
| December | 21.2–22.2°C | 21.6°C / 70.9°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (28.63, -17.79). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2023–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
La Palma in January
Typical January water temperature near La Palma is 20.7°C (69.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.4–21.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: December 21.6°C · February 20.5°C.
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La Palma in February
Typical February water temperature near La Palma is 20.5°C (68.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.1–20.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: January 20.7°C · March 20.7°C.
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La Palma in March
Typical March water temperature near La Palma is 20.7°C (69.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 19.9–21.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: February 20.5°C · April 21.4°C.
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La Palma in April
Typical April water temperature near La Palma is 21.4°C (70.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 20.7–22.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: March 20.7°C · May 22.2°C.
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La Palma in May
Typical May water temperature near La Palma is 22.2°C (72.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.7–22.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: April 21.4°C · June 23.7°C.
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La Palma in June
Typical June water temperature near La Palma is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.3–24.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 22.2°C · July 24.6°C.
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La Palma in July
Typical July water temperature near La Palma is 24.6°C (76.3°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.2–25.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 23.7°C · August 25.2°C.
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La Palma in August
Typical August water temperature near La Palma is 25.2°C (77.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: July 24.6°C · September 25.1°C.
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La Palma in September
Typical September water temperature near La Palma is 25.1°C (77.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.5–25.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: August 25.2°C · October 24.7°C.
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La Palma in October
Typical October water temperature near La Palma is 24.7°C (76.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.0–25.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 25.1°C · November 23.3°C.
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La Palma in November
Typical November water temperature near La Palma is 23.3°C (73.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.7–23.9°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: October 24.7°C · December 21.6°C.
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La Palma in December
Typical December water temperature near La Palma is 21.6°C (70.9°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.2–22.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: cool water. A 3 mm shorty or full wetsuit will make longer snorkels more comfortable.
Adjacent months: November 23.3°C · January 20.7°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.1°C / 71.8°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F | 24.1°C / 75.4°F |
| July | 23.7°C / 74.7°F | 24.6°C / 76.3°F | 25.5°C / 77.9°F |
| August | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 25.0°C / 77.0°F | 25.9°C / 78.6°F |
| September | 24.8°C / 76.6°F | 25.3°C / 77.6°F | 26.0°C / 78.8°F |
| October | 23.9°C / 75.0°F | 24.5°C / 76.2°F | 25.7°C / 78.3°F |
| November | 24.0°C / 75.2°F | 24.6°C / 76.3°F | 25.1°C / 77.2°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3839 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at La Palma
Steep volcanic Canary island with clear Atlantic water and reef fish.
- Area
- Canary Islands
La Palma Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in La Palma today?
The current sea surface temperature near La Palma is 24.7°C (76.5°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 24.4°C.
When is the water warmest in La Palma?
The water is typically warmest in August, at around 25.2°C (77.4°F) in the 2023–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in La Palma?
The water is typically coldest in February, at around 20.5°C (68.9°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in La Palma today?
At 24.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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