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Averages for La Palma in August

August is the warmest and driest month of the year in La Palma.

The average temperature reaches a high of 25°C (that's about 77°F) during the day and at night stays at around 21°C (about 70°F).

There is virtually no rain, with the average being around 3mm and there are around 9 hours of average daily sunshine.

La Palma is not famed for its beaches as most of them are very rocky and have coarse black sand. Inland however there is a lot of wildlife and beautiful scenery to be seen.

The entire island is dominated by the Volcan de Teneguia which is a dormant volcano. The San Antonio Caldera is a national park and is reachable by a variety of walking trails.

Some are more gentle than others, with some climbs being marked as difficult, so ensure that you select the route that is best suited to your level of physical fitness.

Lizards and gekkos are abundant on the island and are completely harmless! There are also many mountain goats and wild rabbits to be seen.