City in Galicia, Spain
Santiago de Compostela weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Santiago de Compostela
May–September is driest and warmest; Camino arrivals peak June–September, and July 25 (Saint James) is a major festival. Oct–Apr is wet and grey.
Santiago de Compostela weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan11°160 mm
- Feb12°111 mm
- Mar14°130 mm
- Apr16°103 mm
- May18°77 mm
- Jun21°53 mm
- Jul24°34 mm
- Aug24°43 mm
- Sep23°46 mm
- Oct19°160 mm
- Nov14°167 mm
- Dec12°158 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C52°F | 6°C42°F | 160 mm | 91% | Rainy |
| February | 12°C53°F | 5°C41°F | 111 mm | 87% | Cool |
| March | 14°C56°F | 6°C43°F | 130 mm | 85% | Cool |
| April | 16°C60°F | 7°C45°F | 103 mm | 83% | Cool |
| May | 18°C64°F | 9°C49°F | 77 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| June | 21°C70°F | 12°C53°F | 53 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 24°C74°F | 14°C56°F | 34 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| August | 24°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 43 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| September | 23°C73°F | 13°C55°F | 46 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 19°C65°F | 11°C51°F | 160 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| November | 14°C57°F | 8°C46°F | 167 mm | 88% | Rainy |
| December | 12°C53°F | 6°C43°F | 158 mm | 90% | Cool |
Best months across Spain
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Madrid | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (34°C) |
| Seville | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Valencia | Apr–Jun, Oct | Jul (35°C) |
| Málaga | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Mallorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Ibiza | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Tenerife | Jan–May, Oct–Nov | Sep (25°C) |
| Gran Canaria | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Granada | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Costa del Sol | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Palma | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Las Palmas | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Lanzarote | Oct–May | Sep (24°C) |
| San Sebastián | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Bilbao | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Alicante | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Fuerteventura | Oct–Apr | Sep (24°C) |
| Córdoba | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (38°C) |
| Marbella | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Menorca | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Cádiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (29°C) |
| Toledo | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (36°C) |
| Santiago de Compostela | May–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Benidorm | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Costa Blanca | Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov | Jul (34°C) |
| Costa Brava | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (25°C) |
| Maspalomas | Nov–Apr | Sep (25°C) |
| Sitges | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Salamanca | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Santiago de Compostela?
May–Sep. May–September is driest and warmest; Camino arrivals peak June–September, and July 25 (Saint James) is a major festival. Oct–Apr is wet and grey.
When is the rainy season in Santiago de Compostela?
Rain peaks in November with about 167 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Oct–Jan.
What is the hottest month in Santiago de Compostela?
August, with average highs of 24°C (76°F).
How cold does Santiago de Compostela get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging 5°C (41°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.