The climate here is pretty much the same as the other Canary Islands; a mild variation of subtropical with trade winds.

It varies quite a bit from one place to the next due to the height of the mountains, and orientation of the island. There are numerous local climates, especially in the ravines.

La Gomera has two main climates; one in the north and one in the south. The northern climate, which is exposed to the trade winds, is fairly stable, especially in the valleys. It gets very humid here and it’s a non-stop mixture of sunshine and cloud. This is where most of the population has lived over the years.

The southern climate is sheltered from the powerful trade winds and therefore has temperatures slightly higher than the north. It’s a lot sunnier and humid. There is also a smaller population living here.

A large percentage of La Gomera is over 800m in altitude. This area is scarcely populated, very humid and affected by trade winds, which cover the central area of the island almost continuously. The area includes the Garajonay National Park and is home to numerous laurel forests.