September is not one of the recommended months for La Palma
The months the guide recommends are May and June.
In September, the average high is 26.6 °C and the low 21.3 °C. It rains 1.8 days and there are 187 hours of sun (La Palma Aeropuerto, AEMET 1981-2010).
Compared with the recommended months, September has a higher average high (26.6 °C against 23.4 °C), higher hotel occupancy (53% against 37%), and lower average hotel rates (€62 against €75).
- Weather
- High 26.6 °C · low 21.3 °C · 1.8 rainy days
- Hotel occupancy
- 53% (yearly average: 52%)
- Daylight
- 07:57 to 20:16 (12 h 19 min)
- Public holidays
- None
Activities in La Palma
Tajogaite Volcano Hike
from €35
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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 September
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.
September against the rest of the year
| September | Recommended months (average) | Year (average) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high (°C) | 26.6 | 23.4 | 23.3 |
| Rainy days (≥ 1 mm) | 1.8 | 0.9 | 3.4 |
| Hours of sunshine | 187 | 190 | 174 |
In August, the average high is 26.3 °C with 0.4 rainy days; in October, 25.5 °C with 5.2 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 September
Hotel occupancy by beds was 53% in September 2025. The yearly average was 52%; the busiest month was August (67%) and the quietest, May (33%).
The average daily rate (ADR) was €62 per occupied room per night in September 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 September
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Sunrise and sunset in La Palma in September
On 15 September the sun rises at 07:57 and sets at 20:16 (local time): 12 h 19 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 September 2026
According to the 2026 work calendar, September has no national public holidays and no regional ones.
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 September: what the guide says
The La Palma guide does not list seasonal rules or events specific to September. Opening hours and bookings are in the full guide.
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.