April could be a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +61°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 125 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
125 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +66°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +39°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +70°F.
Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in April?
Santiago de Compostela is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Santiago de Compostela:
Climate in Santiago de Compostela in April
Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+61°F
+66°F
Min. temperature
+23°F
+30°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+88°F
+93°F
Rainfall
125 mm
125 mm
103 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
6
Cloudy days
7
6
8
Rainy days
15
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +61°F during the day.The rainfall amount in April stays the same as in the previous month with a 125 mm of total precipitation.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in March to 7 in April.
Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 80 mm, with a 40% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Santiago de Compostela?
This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in April 2023:
1 April
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+58°F
2 April
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+62°F
3 April
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+59°F
4 April
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+68°F
5 April
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+69°F
6 April
☀️
+66°F
7 April
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+73°F
8 April
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+75°F
9 April
☀️
+66°F
10 April
☁️
+63°F
11 April
☁️
+62°F
12 April
🌧️
+55°F
13 April
🌧️
+55°F
14 April
🌧️
+62°F
15 April
🌫️
+65°F
16 April
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+75°F
17 April
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+79°F
18 April
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+74°F
19 April
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+70°F
20 April
☁️
+64°F
21 April
☁️
+57°F
22 April
🌧️
+61°F
23 April
🌧️
+61°F
24 April
☁️
+63°F
25 April
☁️
+62°F
26 April
🌫️
+68°F
27 April
🌫️
+74°F
28 April
☀️
+70°F
29 April
☁️
+67°F
30 April
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+69°F
In April 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 14 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Santiago de Compostela climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santiago de Compostela in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+62°F) and the highest in 2017 (+67°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 848 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2201 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in April:
Is April a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in April?
April has mild temperatures in Santiago de Compostela. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in April?
Santiago de Compostela is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Santiago de Compostela in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago de Compostela, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.