Best time to visit La Gomera

Q: When is the best time to visit La Gomera?

February is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, April, May.

Q: What is the worst time to visit La Gomera?

August is the lowest-scoring month (8/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 21–29°C (1 rainy day).

Q: Is La Gomera too hot in summer?

1 month (August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.

Q: When are crowds lowest in La Gomera?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Q: Which months in La Gomera have good weather but fewer tourists?

January (climate 10/10, crowd index 10) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

Q: What is the UV index in La Gomera by month?

UV peaks at 11 (very high) in June and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 6, Mar 7, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 11, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 4. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.

Q: What is the UV index in La Gomera in June?

June is the peak UV month in La Gomera, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).

Q: How high can UV get in La Gomera on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, June, July. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Q: Is air quality in La Gomera bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, April, August, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 33 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.

Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C

I'm comfortable up to 27°C feels-like

22° heat-averse 30° heat-loving

Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

Sea feels bathtub at 29°C

26° strict 31° tolerant

Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.

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Sea temp cold <18° chilly 18–21° ideal 22–26° warm 27–28° bathtub 29–30° too warm ≥31°

Recent (2020-2024) 1991-2020 normal compare with the long-term normal

Recent · 2020-2024

Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)

Sea Nov 2022 – Dec 2024 (?)

Day · avg daily high (?)

Night · avg overnight low (?)

Heatwaves · days/yr ≥35°C ETCCDI TX35 (?)

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Tropical nights · nights/yr ≥20°C ETCCDI TR20 — sleep killer (?)

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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)

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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher

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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)

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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher

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February 10/10 beach 10/10 urban feels 22°C (+3°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 98/100

Day 23° · Night 16° 56% humidity 18 km/h wind 3 rain days (45h) 228h sun sea 20°C

Thermal 9

Sky 10

Rain 10

Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

1991-2020 normal

Sea 1991-2020 normal monthly resolution

Day · avg daily high (?)

Night · avg overnight low (?)

February 9/10 beach 9/10 urban feels 19°C (−3°C vs 2020-2024) · HCI 95/100

Day 20° · Night 17° 65% humidity 22 km/h wind 3 rain days (43h) 226h sun sea 19°C

Thermal 8

Sky 10

Rain 10

Wind 10

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in La Gomera

6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on La Gomera).

1Private excursion to Teide National Park4.93★ (136)from $128
2Hiking in the Garajonay4.99★ (104)4h 30mfrom $83
3Small Group Boat Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour4.85★ (112)4hfrom $57
4Inflatable boat without a license5.00★ (30)from $161
5Kayaks for rent in Playa de Santiago5.00★ (3)from $24
6Paddle Surf Rental Playa de Santiago5.00★ (1)1hfrom $18

Last refreshed 2026-05-25.

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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to La Gomera (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against La Gomera's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month	Temp °C	Feels °C	Rain days	Rain h	Rain h/day	Humidity	Wind km/h	Sun h	UV	Interest	Score
Jan	15–22	21	3	51	17.0	59%	16	227	4	Quiet	10
Feb	16–23	22	3	45	15.0	56%	18	228	6	Quiet	10
Mar	16–23	22	4	58	14.5	57%	20	263	7	Quiet	10
Apr	17–24	24	4	43	10.8	55%	17	271	9	Quiet	10
May	18–25	24	2	28	14.0	56%	20	299	10	Quiet	10
Jun	19–26	26	2	34	17.0	58%	19	296	11	Quiet	10
Jul	20–28	28	0	5	—	58%	25	298	10	Quiet	9
Aug	21–29	30	1	10	10.0	57%	24	279	10	Moderate	8
Sep	21–28	29	3	36	12.0	60%	17	255	9	Moderate	9
Oct	21–28	29	2	29	14.5	56%	16	248	7	Busy	9
Nov	19–26	26	4	46	11.5	56%	15	213	5	Peak	10
Dec	17–23	23	5	71	14.2	62%	15	224	4	Quiet	9

UV Index in La Gomera by Month

UV index in La Gomera peaks at 11 (very high) in June, dropping to 4 (moderate) in December. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.

Best months in detail

February

10/10

16–23°C (feels 22°C) · 3 rain days (45h) · 228 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)

April

10/10

17–24°C · 4 rain days (43h) · 271 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)

May

10/10

18–25°C · 2 rain days (28h) · 299 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high)

When is the best time to visit La Gomera?

February is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 16–23°C (3 rainy days). The top three months by score are February, April, May.

What is the worst time to visit La Gomera?

August is the lowest-scoring month (8/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 21–29°C (1 rainy day).

Is La Gomera too hot in summer?

1 month (August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.

When are crowds lowest in La Gomera?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in La Gomera have good weather but fewer tourists?

January (climate 10/10, crowd index 10) and February (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in La Gomera by month?

UV peaks at 11 (very high) in June and is lowest in December at 4 (moderate). Monthly peak values: Jan 4, Feb 6, Mar 7, Apr 9, May 10, Jun 11, Jul 10, Aug 10, Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 4. April, May, June, July, August, September reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.

What is the UV index in La Gomera in June?

June is the peak UV month in La Gomera, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).

How high can UV get in La Gomera on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, June, July. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Is air quality in La Gomera bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, April, August, December. The worst month is February with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 33 µg/m³ (unhealthy) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.