Best Time to Visit Santiago de Compostela
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Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
Aug is warmest (23.4°C high); Dec is rainiest (242 mm).
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Santiago de Compostela weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs | Daylight hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.1 | 5.1 | 226 | 2.4 | 9.2 |
| Feb | 12 | 5.3 | 189 | 3.7 | 10.3 |
| Mar | 14.1 | 6.2 | 132 | 5.3 | 11.7 |
| Apr | 15.5 | 7.2 | 123 | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| May | 17.7 | 9.3 | 130 | 8.7 | 14.5 |
| Jun | 21 | 11.8 | 72 | 9.7 | 15.1 |
| Jul | 23.2 | 13.8 | 37 | 9.8 | 14.9 |
| Aug | 23.4 | 13.9 | 52 | 8.7 | 13.8 |
| Sep | 21.5 | 12.8 | 109 | 6.7 | 12.3 |
| Oct | 17.6 | 10.1 | 169 | 4.6 | 10.8 |
| Nov | 14 | 7.7 | 189 | 2.9 | 9.5 |
| Dec | 11.9 | 5.9 | 242 | 2.1 | 8.9 |
Daylight ranges from 8.9 hours in Dec to 15.1 hours in Jun.
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunSep
Beaches: JulAugJun
Hiking: JulAugJunMay
Sightseeing: JulAugJunSep
Santiago de Compostela quick facts
- Population
- 99,536
- Elevation
- 257 m
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Plug / voltage
- C, F · 230 V
- Dialing code
- +34
- Nearest airport
- SCQ · 11 km
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
Dec, about 242 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Aug, with average highs of 23.4°C.
Where to stay
See Santiago de Compostela hotels · Book Santiago de Compostela tours & activities
Getting there
Fly into Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ), 11 km from Santiago de Compostela. Search flights · Trains & buses · Rent a car
Nearby destinations
Braga — 148 km, 2.4 hr drive · Porto — 193 km, 3.1 hr drive · Oviedo — 226 km, 3.7 hr drive
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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