January in Arinsal — the year's strongest window
Best window · 7.6/10January averages -1°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 9.2 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Arinsal at 7.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
February in Arinsal — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.4/10February averages 1°C (34°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 sunny days and 10.3 daylight hours.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
March in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.8/10March averages 3°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 59 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 sunny days and 11.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.8/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
April in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10April averages 5°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 13.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
May in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10May averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 14.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
June in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10June averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 sunny days and 15.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
July in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10July averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 14.8 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
August in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10August averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 41 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 sunny days and 13.7 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
September in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.7/10September averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 16 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 5.9 points higher on the same scale.
October in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.4/10October averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 75 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.4/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 6.2 points higher on the same scale.
November in Arinsal — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 1.5/10November averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.5/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Arinsal — 6.1 points higher on the same scale.
December in Arinsal — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.2/10December averages 1°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 0 sunny days and 8.9 daylight hours.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
