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

Discover the weather for Santiago de Compostela in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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September

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in September 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
September could be a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +73°F, and there are typically 9 sunny days in September. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 79 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +73°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +52°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +88°F.

Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in September?

Santiago de Compostela is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

September is one of the warmest months in Santiago de Compostela, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Santiago de Compostela in September

Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+75°F+73°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+46°F+41°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+100°F+100°F+88°F
Rainfall
37 mm79 mm181 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%79%83%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1017 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
997
Cloudy days
1297
Rainy days
91116
Snowy days
000

September typically has worse weather conditions compared to August. It’s getting colder in September. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually decreasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 189 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in Santiago de Compostela?

This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in September 2023:
1 September
☁️
+70°F
2 September
☁️
+69°F
3 September
☀️
+78°F
4 September
🌧️
+76°F
5 September
🌧️
+73°F
6 September
☀️
+80°F
7 September
☀️
+80°F
8 September
☀️
+79°F
9 September
🌧️
+71°F
10 September
🌫️
+75°F
11 September
🌧️
+73°F
12 September
🌫️
+74°F
13 September
☀️
+75°F
14 September
☀️
+83°F
15 September
☀️
+75°F
16 September
☁️
+73°F
17 September
🌧️
+65°F
18 September
🌧️
+68°F
19 September
🌫️
+71°F
20 September
☁️
+68°F
21 September
🌧️
+64°F
22 September
🌧️
+66°F
23 September
☀️
+70°F
24 September
☀️
+74°F
25 September
☀️
+76°F
26 September
☀️
+74°F
27 September
☁️
+71°F
28 September
☁️
+73°F
29 September
☀️
+79°F
30 September
☀️
+88°F
In September 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 13 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +73°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 2 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 September 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 September:

Is September 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 September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in September?

September is warm in Santiago de Compostela. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in September?

Santiago de Compostela is often rainy in September. 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 September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

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, 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.