AI-generatedPontevedra at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 1,730 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 29 m
Climate in Pontevedra
Pontevedra has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Pontevedra is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 18°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:4619:54
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 08:29–09:24 · evening 19:16–20:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:18–08:29 · evening 20:12–20:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Pontevedra in October?
In October, Pontevedra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:46 – 19:54
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 60 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %3 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Pontevedra
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.3 – 18.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Pontevedra ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.1 and 18.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 12.9° | 14.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.3° | 12.5° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.5° | 12.7° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.4° | 13.4° | 15.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.4° | 14.2° | 16.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.6° | 15.7° | 17.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 16.2° | 17.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.1° | 16.1° | 18.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.0° | 15.5° | 18.4° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.6° | 15.3° | 18.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.5° | 14.1° | 17.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.3° | 13.0° | 15.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Pontevedra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Pontevedra, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Pontevedra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 65 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Pontevedra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Pontevedra has about 14 rainy days with 235 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Pontevedra
How breezy and how cloudy Pontevedra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Pontevedra typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Jul.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Pontevedra: variable cloud, with about 4.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Pontevedra
How often the day gets hot in Pontevedra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Pontevedra has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 19 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Pontevedra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5 | 13° | 7° | 13.7° | 3.2 h | 15 | 227 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 14° | 7° | 13.3° | 4.5 h | 11 | 148 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 15° | 8° | 13.5° | 5.9 h | 13 | 173 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 17° | 10° | 14.4° | 7.0 h | 14 | 155 |
| MayMay | 25 | 19° | 12° | 15.4° | 7.9 h | 12 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 49 | 22° | 14° | 16.6° | 8.6 h | 8 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 24° | 16° | 16.9° | 9.6 h | 5 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 24° | 17° | 17.1° | 9.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 49 | 22° | 15° | 17.0° | 7.6 h | 8 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 19° | 13° | 16.6° | 4.8 h | 14 | 235 |
| NovemberNov | 5 | 15° | 10° | 15.5° | 3.4 h | 15 | 235 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 13° | 8° | 14.3° | 2.9 h | 15 | 229 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
42.43° N, 8.64° W · 29 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Pontevedra
The best time to visit Pontevedra is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 235 mm.
Pontevedra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Pontevedra in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 15–19 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Pontevedra in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Pontevedra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 15–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Pontevedra in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pontevedra for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Pontevedra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Pontevedra: score 69 against 13. In August, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. August has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 13 | 69better |
| Day high | 19° | 24° |
| Night low | 13° | 17° |
| Sea | 16.6° | 17.1° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 235 mm | 42 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Apr, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Pontevedra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In January, Pontevedra is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 227 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in January15February14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Pontevedra is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 148 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in February18March15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Pontevedra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 173 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in March20April17° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Pontevedra is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 155 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in April25May19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Pontevedra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 109 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in May49June22° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In June, Pontevedra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 61 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in June67July24° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In July, Pontevedra is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in July69August24° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In August, Pontevedra is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in August49September22° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In September, Pontevedra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in September13October19° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In October, Pontevedra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in October5November15° · Sea 16° · 3 h
In November, Pontevedra is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
Pontevedra in November4December13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, Pontevedra is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 229 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pontevedra.
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Pontevedra vs. Vigo
In October the holiday weather in Pontevedra and Vigo is about equally good (score 13 vs. 12). During the day it is about as warm in Vigo as in Pontevedra. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Pontevedra | Vigo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 13 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Pontevedra ranks 31 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Córdoba26°90
- 2Seville26°89
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Toledo21°87
- 5Madrid20°86
- 6Jerez de la Frontera25°86
- 7Alcobendas20°84
- 8Salamanca19°83
- 31PontevedraThis page19°17°13
Planning a trip to Pontevedra
Weather for your travel dates
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Pontevedra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Pontevedra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Pontevedra
When is the best time to visit Pontevedra?
The best time to visit Pontevedra is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Pontevedra?
The sea temperature in Pontevedra ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 17.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Pontevedra in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Pontevedra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 17 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Pontevedra?
Rain is most frequent from March to April and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 235 mm. The driest month is July with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Pontevedra get?
Pontevedra gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Pontevedra in?
Pontevedra uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Pontevedra?
A nonstop flight from London to Pontevedra takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,180 km.
Which school holidays are best for Pontevedra?
Pontevedra has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 68) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 68, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 5.
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