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Best time to go to Santiago de Compostela

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Santiago de Compostela.
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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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Santiago de Compostela in different months

This is the average weather in Santiago de Compostela for each month based on historic data:

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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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, %
858278787877767778838685
Rain, mm
16013512112610454283777173161186
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
222222221222
Sunny Days
779779111010768
Cloud Days
131212121515171714131311
Rainy Days
119101196346111112
Snowy Days
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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.

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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.