La Palma Water Temperature
Updated Tue 14:55 (Atlantic/Canary)
Spain · Forecast updated Sep 22, 2026, 14:55 UTC · refresh delayed
Current Sea Temperature
24.9°C
76.8°F
Mild water
Valid Sep 22, 2026, 14:55 (Atlantic/Canary). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical September average is 25.1°C (77.2°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Holding fairly steady
Seven-day average: 25.3°C, versus 25.5°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 25.3°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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
Partial coverage: 4 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 2735 hourly forecast records across 4 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 24.9°C (76.8°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 25.3°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 24.9°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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