When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
In general the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
July, August usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +75°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, December the weather is average. Expect around 85 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 186 mm in December.
November bring not the best weather. November is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +46°F.
Climate in Santiago de Compostela
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Santiago de Compostela for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+68°F
+72°F
+81°F
+88°F
+93°F
+97°F
+100°F
+100°F
+100°F
+86°F
+73°F
+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+54°F
+55°F
+59°F
+61°F
+66°F
+72°F
+75°F
+75°F
+73°F
+66°F
+59°F
+55°F
Minimum Temperature
+25°F
+27°F
+23°F
+30°F
+36°F
+41°F
+46°F
+46°F
+41°F
+37°F
+30°F
+23°F
Humidity, %
85
82
78
78
78
77
76
77
78
83
86
85
Rain, mm
160
135
121
126
104
54
28
37
77
173
161
186
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Sunny Days
7
7
9
7
7
9
11
10
10
7
6
8
Cloud Days
13
12
12
12
15
15
17
17
14
13
13
11
Rainy Days
11
9
10
11
9
6
3
4
6
11
11
12
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela during the whole year:
The hottest month in Santiago de Compostela is August with average maximum temperature going up to +75°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +43°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Santiago de Compostela looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Santiago de Compostela is November with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Santiago de Compostela during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 28 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is December with approximately 12 rainy days and 186 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela:
What is the hottest month in Santiago de Compostela?
The hottest month in Santiago de Compostela is August with average maximum temperature of +75°F.
What is the coldest month in Santiago de Compostela?
The coldest month in Santiago de Compostela is January with minimum temperatures of +43°F.
Is Santiago de Compostela worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Santiago de Compostela could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Santiago de Compostela?
if you're looking to visit Santiago de Compostela when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for December, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 28 mm of rain.
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.