The climate of Santiago de Compostela
According to Abbreviationfinder, Santiago de Compostel(l)a is the capital of the region of Galicia and is located in the province of La Coruña. The city is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Christianity. The pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pilgrims flock here every year because this is said to be the tomb of the apostle James. The route is marked by a scallop shell. The historic center of Santiago de Compostela with its beautiful cathedral is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Santiago de Compostela has a temperate maritime climate, which, despite its inland location, is strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The temperatures here are on average a lot lower than in the more south-eastern places in Spain. With daytime temperatures in the summer months below twenty-five degrees Celsius, it feels almost un-Spanish here. The average precipitation is substantial, with almost 2,000 millimeters on an annual basis. Only in the months of July and August is the average rainfall somewhat lower.
Climate figures
The figures below are based on long-term average climate statistics. The temperatures are displayed in degrees Celsius (°C).
| Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Hours of sunshine per day | Days of rainfall per month | ||
| January | 11℃ | 4℃ | 3 | 17 | |
| February | 13℃ | 4℃ | 3 | 15 | |
| March | 14℃ | 5℃ | 4 | 14 | |
| April | 16℃ | 7℃ | 4 | 18 | |
| May | 19℃ | 9℃ | 5 | 16 | |
| June | 22℃ | 12℃ | 6 | 12 | |
| July | 25℃ | 14℃ | 7 | 10 | |
| August | 24℃ | 14℃ | 6 | 11 | |
| September | 23℃ | 13℃ | 5 | 12 | |
| October | 20℃ | 10℃ | 4 | 14 | |
| November | 15℃ | 7℃ | 3 | 16 | |
| December | 12℃ | 5℃ | 2 | 16 |
Weather in Santiago de Compostela
Here you will find the weather forecast for Santiago de Compostela. View the current weather in Santiago de Compostela and the forecast for the coming days, such as temperatures, the chance of precipitation, the wind direction and the wind strength. With this weather data you can see what kind of weather you can expect in Santiago de Compostela. Based on the climate statistics, we describe the weather per month in Santiago de Compostela. This is not a long-term forecast, but gives the average weather forecast for all months of the year. Do you want to see the detailed weather forecast for Santiago de Compostela? On the page with extra weather information we show the chance of snow, the wind chill, visibility, UV strength, air pressure and more good weather information.
An average weather picture per month can be compiled on the basis of long-term climate statistics, certain weather patterns and specific events.
January weather
In the month of January, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 11 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in January is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in January at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 17 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
February weather
In the month of February, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 13 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in February is 4 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in February at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 15 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
March weather
In the month of March, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 14 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in March is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in March at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in April
In the month of April, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 16 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in April is 7 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in April at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 18 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
May weather
In the month of May, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 19 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in May is 9 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in May in this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in June
In the month of June, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 22 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in June is 12 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in June at this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in July
In the month of July, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 25 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in July is 14 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in July at this destination is around 7 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 10 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this means that there will not be much precipitation this month.
The weather in August
In August, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 24 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in August is 14 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in August in this destination is around 6 hours per day. Within the whole month there is rainfall for about 11 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in September
In the month of September, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 23 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in September is 13 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in September in this destination is around 5 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 12 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this ensures a reasonable amount of precipitation during this month.
The weather in October
In October, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 20 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in October is 10 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in October at this destination is around 4 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 14 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
The weather in November
In the month of November, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 15 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in November is 7 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in November at this destination is around 3 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
December weather
In the month of December, the average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is around 12 degrees Celsius. The average minimum temperature in December is 5 degrees. The number of hours that the sun is visible in December at this destination is around 2 hours per day. Within the whole month there is precipitation for about 16 days. If you look at the long-term averages, this results in a month with quite a lot of precipitation.
