When you first reach La Gomera by plane or boat you might think it is an impenetrable fortress because of its high and steep rock walls. Once you arrive you wind through hairpin bends and breathtaking views of the island. This island is a paradise of natural beauty. Not the type of island that offers golden sandy beaches or a vibrant nightlife, but above all tranquility and plenty of flora and fauna for nature lovers.
In principle you can go to this island all year round, but the hiking trails are at their best in spring. The temperature is not too hot and the hills are covered with the most colourful flowers.
Best time to visit La Gomera
The best time to visit the island of La Gomera in Spain is in January and April until December, when you will have a pleasant temperature and none till limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in on La Gomera is 25°C in August and the lowest is 19°C in February.
The water temperature is between 20°C and 27°C.
La Gomera has the mediterranean climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in La Gomera or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
The La Gomera weather for will be 22° till 24° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers. The water temperature is 21°C.
The La Gomera weather forecast is based on the weather conditions in the city of San Sebastián de la Gomera.
La Gomera 14 day weather forecast
Weather
Max/min
Precip
Wind
Water
UV
Tuesday 17 may
23°C 19°C
0 mm 0%
1 Bft S
21°C
4
Wednesday 18 may
24°C 19°C
0 mm 0%
2 Bft SE
21°C
11
Thursday 19 may
24°C 19°C
0 mm 0%
2 Bft E
21°C
9
Friday 20 may
23°C 19°C
0.1 mm 20%
2 Bft E
21°C
11
Saturday 21 may
23°C 19°C
0 mm 0%
3 Bft NE
21°C
11
Climate La Gomera
The island La Gomera has the mediterranean climate prevailing. The summers are warm and dry, and the temperature is cold in the winter. The average annual temperature for La Gomera is 22° degrees and there is about 52 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 322 days a year with an average humidity of 73% and an UV-index of 6.
What is the average La Gomera weather like in a given month? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
La Gomera is an island belonging to Spain. It lies in a straight line at 5,298 km from New York. La Gomera is part of the archipelago of the Canary Islands.
The coordinates of La Gomera are:
Latitude: 28.1173148
Longitude: -17.2224996
The GPS coordinates are 28° 7' N, 17° 13' W
How long is the flight to La Gomera?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to La Gomera is approximately 12 h. 50 min.
How many inhabitants are there on La Gomera?
La Gomera has approximately 20,940 inhabitants.
How big is La Gomera?
The area of La Gomera is around 370 km². It is 659x smaller than United States.