AI-generatedVigo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,290 h
- Rain a year
- 1,730 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 86 m
Climate in Vigo
Vigo has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Vigo 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
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 16°
08:4619:55
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 19:17–20:12
- 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 Vigo in October?
In October, Vigo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °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 a good month for a holiday in Vigo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 9 min08:46 – 19:55
- 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 more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Vigo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 15.4 – 18.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vigo ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February 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 16.2 and 18.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13.7° | 13.0° | 14.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.3° | 12.5° | 14.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 13.5° | 12.7° | 14.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 14.4° | 13.4° | 15.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 15.4° | 14.3° | 16.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 16.6° | 15.9° | 17.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.0° | 16.3° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.2° | 16.2° | 18.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 17.0° | 15.5° | 18.4° | fresh |
| OctoberOct | 16.7° | 15.4° | 18.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 15.6° | 14.4° | 17.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.4° | 13.2° | 15.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vigo
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 5.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Vigo, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 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 Vigo
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 35 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 Vigo: 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, Vigo has about 14 rainy days with 235 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vigo
How breezy and how cloudy Vigo 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 Vigo 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 Vigo: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vigo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- 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 (8°), the warmest in August (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to September.
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 | 30 | 12° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.5 h | 15 | 227 |
| FebruaryFeb | 46 | 13° | 8° | 13.3° | 4.8 h | 11 | 148 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 15° | 9° | 13.5° | 5.7 h | 13 | 173 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 16° | 10° | 14.4° | 6.7 h | 14 | 155 |
| MayMay | 79 | 18° | 12° | 15.4° | 7.7 h | 12 | 109 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 21° | 15° | 16.6° | 8.9 h | 8 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 98 | 23° | 16° | 17.0° | 9.6 h | 5 | 35 |
| AugustAug | 97 | 23° | 16° | 17.2° | 9.1 h | 5 | 42 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 21° | 15° | 17.0° | 7.3 h | 8 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 66 | 19° | 13° | 16.7° | 5.1 h | 14 | 235 |
| NovemberNov | 43 | 15° | 10° | 15.6° | 3.7 h | 15 | 235 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 13° | 9° | 14.4° | 3.2 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
42.23° N, 8.72° W · 86 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Vigo
The best time to visit Vigo is from June to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.2 °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.
Vigo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vigo in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Vigo in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Vigo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Vigo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 12–13 °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 Vigo for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vigo
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 Vigo: score 98 against 66. In July, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 66 | 98better |
| Day high | 19° | 23° |
| Night low | 13° | 16° |
| Sea | 16.7° | 17.0° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 235 mm | 35 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
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
Vigo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
30January12° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In January, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Vigo.
Vigo in January46February13° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In February, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 a so-so month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in February54March15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In March, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °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 a so-so month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in March61April16° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In April, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 16 °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 a good month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in April79May18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In May, Vigo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °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 a good month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in May91June21° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In June, Vigo is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in June98July23° · Sea 17° · 10 h
In July, Vigo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. 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 an excellent month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in July97August23° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In August, Vigo is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °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 an excellent month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in August85September21° · Sea 17° · 7 h
In September, Vigo is warm: daytime highs average 21 °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 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in September66October19° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In October, Vigo is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °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 a good month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in October43November15° · Sea 16° · 4 h
In November, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Vigo.
Vigo in November31December13° · Sea 14° · 3 h
In December, Vigo is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.4 °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 Vigo.
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Vigo vs. Pontevedra
In October the holiday weather in Vigo and Pontevedra is about equally good (score 66 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Pontevedra as in Vigo. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Vigo | Pontevedra |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 66 | 65 |
| Daytime high | 19° | 19° |
| Sea | 17° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Vigo ranks 21 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
- 21VigoThis page19°17°66
Planning a trip to Vigo
Weather for your travel dates
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Vigo 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.
Vigo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31).
- 59
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 97
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 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
- 1,200 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 Vigo
When is the best time to visit Vigo?
The best time to visit Vigo is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vigo?
The sea temperature in Vigo ranges from 13.3 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vigo in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 16.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vigo?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Vigo?
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 Vigo get?
Vigo gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Vigo in?
Vigo uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vigo?
A nonstop flight from London to Vigo takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,200 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vigo?
Vigo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 59, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 97, October half-term 66, Christmas holidays 31.
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