El Garoe

Monument Historic natural feature in the Canary Islands

A named site in the Canary Islands associated with local natural history and walking routes; attracts walkers and those interested in island landscapes.

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El Garoe
27.7958, -17.9429

How to Get to El Garoe #

El Garoe-like sites are generally reached via Garajonay National Park trails on La Gomera. From San Sebastián de La Gomera, regional roads and park-signposted trails lead into the laurisilva (laurel) forest. Local bus services and taxis connect villages to trailheads.

Tips for Visiting El Garoe #

  • If searching for the ancient laurel or sacred spring called El Garoe, hire a local guide on La Gomera - the best access is through Garajonay National Park trails.
  • Wear layers and windproof clothing: the cloud forest can be damp and chilly even on sunny days.
  • Respect protected areas; many groves are ecologically sensitive and are protected by park regulations.

Best Time to Visit El Garoe #

Visit in spring or early summer for the clearest conditions in the laurel forests and the best walking weather.

Spring and early summer
March-June · 12-20°C
Clearer trails and flourishing plant life in the laurel forests.
Autumn
September-November · 12-20°C
Fewer tourists but still mild; watch for occasional cloud-bank fog that gives the forest its mythic quality.

Weather & Climate near El Garoe #

Climate

El Garoe's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 25°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and breezy conditions.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 15°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and breezy conditions.

74 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm), mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

78 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

84 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
12° 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

86 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

94 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall, mostly sunny skies, and breezy conditions.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° 24°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
15° 22°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

78 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° 19°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
12° 16°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

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