December is not one of the recommended months for La Palma
The months the guide recommends are May and June.
In December, the average high is 21.8 °C and the low 16.7 °C. It rains 7.9 days and there are 138 hours of sun (La Palma Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, December has more rainy days (7.9 against 0.9), fewer hours of sun (138 against 190), higher hotel occupancy (53% against 37%), and higher average hotel rates (€93 against €75).
- Weather
- High 21.8 °C · low 16.7 °C · 7.9 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 53% (yearly average: 52%)
- Daylight
- 07:57 to 18:17 (10 h 20 min)
- Public holidays
- 2
Activities in La Palma
Tajogaite Volcano Hike
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Santa Cruz de La Palma Free Tour
Free tour: tip whatever you like
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La Palma & Tajogaite Volcano Day Trip
from €120
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The weather in La Palma in December
AEMET climate normals (1981-2010) from the La Palma Aeropuerto station: averages over many years, not a forecast. The station may be far from the destination, so it is a reference rather than an exact measure.
December against the rest of the year
| December | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 21.8 | 23.4 | 23.3 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 7.9 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Hours of sunshine | 138 | 190 | 174 |
In November, the average high is 23.5 °C with 6.8 rainy days; in January, 20.6 °C with 5.3 rainy days.
All 12 months
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 20.6 | 20.7 | 21.2 | 21.6 | 22.6 | 24.1 | 25.5 | 26.3 | 26.6 | 25.5 | 23.5 | 21.8 |
| Avg. low (°C) | 15.5 | 15.3 | 15.7 | 16.2 | 17.4 | 19.2 | 20.7 | 21.4 | 21.3 | 20.2 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 5.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| Hours of sunshine | 141 | 146 | 177 | 174 | 192 | 188 | 222 | 209 | 187 | 175 | 140 | 138 |
AEMET climate normals at the La Palma Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Source: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales ↗
Hotel occupancy and rates in La Palma in December
Hotel occupancy by beds was 53% in December 2025. The yearly average was 52%; the busiest month was August (67%) and the quietest, May (33%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €93 per occupied room per night in December 2025, against €80 for the year on average.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy (%) | 59 | 56 | 55 | 49 | 33 | 41 | 54 | 67 | 53 | 46 | 58 | 53 |
| Average rate (€) | 79 | 87 | 80 | 77 | 77 | 72 | 88 | 88 | 62 | 76 | 86 | 93 |
INE data for the island of La Palma, hotels only. It is a statistical average of the hotels there, not a booking price.
Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025) ↗ · Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025) ↗
Where to stay in La Palma in December
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Sunrise and sunset in La Palma in December
On 15 December the sun rises at 07:57 and sets at 18:17 (local time): 10 h 20 min of daylight.
For comparison: on 15 June there are 13 h 58 min of daylight and on 15 December, 10 h 20 min.
Astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates (NOAA solar equations). It can be off by a couple of minutes.
Public holidays in December 2026
Public holidays in the 2026 work calendar that apply to La Palma (Canary Islands):
- Tuesday, December 8: Immaculate Conception (national)
- Friday, December 25: Christmas Day (national)
Local holidays, up to two per municipality, are set by each town council and published in the regional or provincial official gazette: they are not included here.
La Palma in December: what the guide says
Opening hours, seasonal rules and events for this month that the La Palma guide already covers. The sources are in the guide.
- Rain: it rains more from October to March; at the airport, December has almost 8 days with 1 mm or more. If it rains, Santa Cruz de La Palma or a pre-booked winery visit is a safe plan.
More ideas in La Palma
Caldera de Taburiente National Park Hiking Tour
from €36
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Caving Tour in Cueva de Las Palomas
from €25
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La Palma Dolphin & Whale Watching on a Glass-Bottom Boat
from €60
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La Palma month by month
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Sources for this page
Weather: AEMET · Valores climatológicos normales, La Palma Aeropuerto station, 1981-2010. Occupancy: INE, Hotel Occupancy Survey, occupancy by beds (hotels, 2025). Average rate: INE, Hotel Industry Profitability Indicators, average daily rate (hotels, 2025). Public holidays: BOE, list of public holidays for 2026. Daylight: astronomical calculation from the destination’s coordinates. Opening hours, rules and events: the La Palma guide and its sources.