Canary Islands, Spain
La Monja
La Monja is a locality in Canary Islands, Spain, 498 m above sea level, close to the sea. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now20°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time18:38
28.44° N, 16.33° WElevation 498 mUTC+1 · Western European Summer Time
October: high / low24° / 17°
Rain this month50mm
Sea this month24°
Best timeMay–Jul
Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
La Monja at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:11 · 19:2911 h 18 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous93% · Moonrise 18:15Next holiday2 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitMay–Jul
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month11°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthNovember
71 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
4 mm of rain
Warmest sea24°C
September
Monuments nearby8+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in La Monja
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
20°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 75%
Today23 Oct26°16°
Sat24 Oct25°16°4.8 mm
Sun25 Oct26°16°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct27°16°
Tue27 Oct27°17°3 mm
Wed28 Oct27°16°1 mm
Thu29 Oct29°17°
Fri30 Oct30°17°
Sat31 Oct29°16°
When to go to La Monja
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 85 | 81 | 87 | 90 | 96 | 98 | 100 | 94 | 93 | 88 | 79 | 82 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Low | 11° | 11° | 12° | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 15° | 13° |
| Rain (mm) | 62 | 63 | 55 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 50 | 71 | 71 |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Sea | 20° | 19° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° |
What's on in La Monja
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in La Monja
UNESCO5.5 km
San Cristóbal de La LagunaBuilt 1496
5.6 km
Iglesia de Santo Domingo de GuzmánBuilt 1527
5.9 km
Cathedral of La LagunaBuilt 1515
6 km
Iglesia de la Concepción, San Cristóbal de La LagunaBuilt 1511
6.4 km
Real Santuario del Cristo de La LagunaBuilt 1580
7.7 km
Castillo de San Juan BautistaBuilt 1641
Museum4.7 km
Museum of Science and the CosmosBuilt 1993
Museum5.7 km
Casa AnchietaNature around La Monja
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over La Monja
Earthquakes around La Monja
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19501magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record2within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.0Fasnia 33 km ↘1989 · 44 km
Towns and villages around La Monja
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Sobradillo0.6 kmLlano del Moro0.6 kmLas Palomas1.2 kmEl Tablero1.9 kmEl Pilar1.9 kmBarranco Grande2.2 kmNuestra Señora del Rosario2.3 kmSan Miguel de Geneto2.4 kmSan Isidro2.5 kmSanta María del Mar2.8 kmHoya Fría3 kmLa Fuentecilla3 kmLa Suerte del Espino3.2 kmLos Baldíos3.3 kmTaco3.3 kmLas Chumberas3.7 kmUrbanización Rodazul3.8 kmZamorano4 kmLomo Alto4.2 kmLomo Pelado4.2 kmEl Puerto4.3 kmLa Esperanza4.3 kmSan Bartolomé de Geneto4.3 kmBarranco Hondo4.3 kmEl Calderillo del Agua4.5 kmLas Rosas4.6 kmLos Juncos4.6 kmLa Higuerita4.9 kmLa Ovejera5.1 kmLa Cuesta5.3 kmSan Cristóbal de La Laguna5.4 kmGuamasa5.5 kmEl Ortigal bajo - La Laguna6.1 kmCiudad de Waque6.3 kmEl Toscal6.8 kmSanta María de Gracia6.9 kmLos Valles7.2 kmEl Portezuelo7.4 kmFinca Las Mesas7.6 kmIgueste de Candelaria7.6 kmLas Caletillas7.7 kmIgueste7.9 kmLas Cuevas de Aguaite7.9 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife8 kmLos Campitos8.1 kmLa Caridad8.2 kmAgua-García8.3 kmMontañeta8.5 kmLas Canteras8.8 kmPedro Álvarez9.1 kmTacoronte9.1 kmTahodio9.2 kmEl Sauzal9.2 kmLos Ángeles9.2 kmLas Cabezadas9.4 kmSan Luis9.5 kmPunta Larga9.5 kmTegueste9.5 kmLas Mercedes9.7 kmAdelantado9.8 kmPocito Santo9.8 kmLa Fortaleza10 kmCandelaria10 kmLa Resbala10 kmChajaco10 kmValleguerra10 kmRamonal10 kmIcoro11 kmLa Pedrera11 kmAraya11 kmLas Toscas11 kmLas Cuevecitas11 kmEl Balo11 kmPuerto de la Madera11 kmBence11 kmTejina11 kmLas Crucitas11 kmBoca del Valle11 kmGuarrajo12 kmLomo del Molino12 km
Places near La Monja
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit La Monja?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in La Monja.
What is the hottest month in La Monja?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C.
What is the coldest month in La Monja?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the rainiest month in La Monja?
November is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.
How warm is the sea near La Monja?
The sea is warmest in September at about 24°C and coolest in March at about 19°C.