La Palma Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Palma Island, Spain in January.

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Breña Baja Santa Cruz de la Palma Mazo Puntallana

Considering a trip to La Palma Island, Spain this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in La Palma Island in January

La Palma Island, Spain is a region in Spain. January in La Palma Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Breña Baja.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of La Palma Island, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Fuencaliente de la Palma with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Puntallana with 36 mm (1.4 in).

Explore La Palma Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Palma Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breña Baja)

January19°C (66°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May20°C (68°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Palma Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Palma Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in La Palma Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in La Palma Island, Spain?

Temperature range in La Palma Island (January)

Precipitation variation in La Palma Island (January)

Breña Baja

In January Breña Baja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Breña Baja →

Santa Cruz de la Palma

In January Santa Cruz de la Palma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma →

Mazo

In January Mazo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mazo →

Puntallana

In January Puntallana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Puntallana →

Los Cancajos

In January Los Cancajos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Palma Island, in Spain.

In our records: Spain January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Spain in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Spain dropped to -12°C (10°F) in Madrid on January 12, 2021.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Spain was -3°C (27°F) in San Sebastián on January 8, 1985.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Palma Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breña Baja 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Santa Cruz de la Palma 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Mazo 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Puntallana 18°C (64°F) 16°C (61°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Los Cancajos 19°C (66°F) 16°C (61°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Los Llanos de Aridane 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)

La Palma Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Palma Island, Spain in January?

In January, La Palma Island, Spain generally has pleasant weather conditions. Breña Baja sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in La Palma Island, Spain in January?

Daytime temperatures in Breña Baja peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in January, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does La Palma Island, Spain get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Breña Baja averages just 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for La Palma Island, Spain.

Is January a Good Time to Visit La Palma Island, Spain?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to La Palma Island, Spain with often pleasant weather in Breña Baja.

On average, the best time to visit La Palma Island, Spain is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Breña Baja.

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