AI-generatedSantiago de Compostela at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 1,367 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 257 m
Climate in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Santiago de Compostela is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
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 08:28–09:24 · evening 19:15–20:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 08:17–08:28 · evening 20:11–20:22
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 Santiago de Compostela in October?
In October, Santiago de Compostela is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 8 min08:46 – 19:54
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 66 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Santiago de Compostela
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 4.4 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Santiago de Compostela, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 11 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 Santiago de Compostela
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 Santiago de Compostela: 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, Santiago de Compostela has about 14 rainy days with 178 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Santiago de Compostela
How breezy and how cloudy Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 66 % of the sky over Santiago de Compostela: mostly cloudy, with about 4.4 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 Santiago de Compostela
How often the day gets hot in Santiago de Compostela (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, Santiago de Compostela has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 Santiago de Compostela
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 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to April, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 23 | 11° | 5° | 2.9 h | 15 | 167 |
| FebruaryFeb | 38 | 12° | 5° | 4.1 h | 12 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 14° | 6° | 5.0 h | 13 | 131 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 16° | 7° | 5.8 h | 15 | 130 |
| MayMay | 73 | 18° | 9° | 6.5 h | 13 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 21° | 12° | 7.4 h | 10 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 92 | 23° | 14° | 7.9 h | 6 | 33 |
| AugustAug | 89 | 24° | 15° | 7.6 h | 7 | 44 |
| SeptemberSep | 80 | 22° | 13° | 6.3 h | 9 | 72 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 18° | 11° | 4.4 h | 14 | 178 |
| NovemberNov | 34 | 14° | 8° | 3.1 h | 16 | 173 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 12° | 5° | 2.8 h | 15 | 167 |
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
42.88° N, 8.55° W · 257 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Santiago de Compostela
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela is from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 178 mm.
Santiago de Compostela through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Santiago de Compostela in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 14–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Santiago de Compostela in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–24 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Santiago de Compostela in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 14–22 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Santiago de Compostela in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 11–12 °C by day
- 3 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 Santiago de Compostela for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Santiago de Compostela
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Santiago de Compostela: score 92 against 62. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 62 | 92better |
| Day high | 18° | 23° |
| Night low | 11° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 178 mm | 33 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – May, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Santiago de Compostela month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
23January11° · 3 h
In January, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in January38February12° · 4 h
In February, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in February48March14° · 5 h
In March, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 131 mm in total. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in March56April16° · 6 h
In April, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 130 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in April73May18° · 7 h
In May, Santiago de Compostela is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in May82June21° · 7 h
In June, Santiago de Compostela is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in June92July23° · 8 h
In July, Santiago de Compostela is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in July89August24° · 8 h
In August, Santiago de Compostela is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in August80September22° · 6 h
In September, Santiago de Compostela is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in September62October18° · 4 h
In October, Santiago de Compostela is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 178 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in October34November14° · 3 h
In November, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 173 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela in November26December12° · 3 h
In December, Santiago de Compostela is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 167 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Santiago de Compostela.
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Santiago de Compostela vs. Pontevedra
In October the holiday weather in Santiago de Compostela and Pontevedra is about equally good (score 62 vs. 65). During the day Pontevedra is 1 °C warmer than Santiago de Compostela. Pontevedra gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Santiago de Compostela | Pontevedra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 62 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 19° |
| Sea | – | 17° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Santiago de Compostela ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Córdoba26°90
- 2Seville26°89
- 3Zaragoza22°88
- 4Granada22°88
- 5Toledo21°87
- 6Madrid20°86
- 7Jerez de la Frontera25°86
- 8Alcobendas20°84
- 27Santiago de CompostelaThis page18°62
Planning a trip to Santiago de Compostela
Weather for your travel dates
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Santiago de Compostela 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.
Santiago de Compostela has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 25
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.8 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,130 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 Santiago de Compostela
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Santiago de Compostela?
Rain is most frequent from March to May and from October to January; the wettest month is October with 178 mm. The driest month is July with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Santiago de Compostela get?
Santiago de Compostela gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 2.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Santiago de Compostela in?
Santiago de Compostela uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Santiago de Compostela?
A nonstop flight from London to Santiago de Compostela takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,130 km.
Which school holidays are best for Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago de Compostela has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 90, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 25.
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