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Santiago de Compostela in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santiago de Compostela in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santiago de Compostela, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +61°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 126 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
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 temperature in April is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 57% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +73°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.
MarchAprilMay
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
121 mm126 mm104 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
78%78%78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
977
Cloudy days
121215
Rainy days
10119
Snowy days
000

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. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 121 mm to 126 mm. 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 9 sunny days in March to 7 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 1 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
Typically, there is a 37% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 99 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 11 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 39% chance of precipitation and 186 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% 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
☁️
+51°F
2 April
☀️
+55°F
3 April
☀️
+54°F
4 April
☀️
+54°F
5 April
☀️
+63°F
6 April
☁️
+60°F
7 April
🌧️
+55°F
8 April
🌧️
+60°F
9 April
☀️
+64°F
10 April
☁️
+69°F
11 April
🌧️
+57°F
12 April
🌧️
+58°F
13 April
☁️
+61°F
14 April
☀️
+67°F
15 April
☀️
+73°F
16 April
🌫️
+76°F
17 April
🌫️
+65°F
18 April
☁️
+53°F
19 April
☁️
+54°F
20 April
☀️
+57°F
21 April
🌧️
+56°F
22 April
🌧️
+54°F
23 April
☁️
+58°F
24 April
☁️
+59°F
25 April
☀️
+64°F
26 April
🌧️
+63°F
27 April
🌫️
+61°F
28 April
🌫️
+66°F
29 April
☀️
+75°F
30 April
☀️
+74°F
In April 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 11 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 (+58°F) and the highest in 2011 (+73°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 30 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 368 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.

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Monthly weather in Santiago de Compostela

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.