When is the best time to go to Santiago de Compostela?

When is the best time to go to Santiago de Compostela? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Santiago de Compostela are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are July, August and September
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • January is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Santiago de Compostela

For full information about the climate and weather in Santiago de Compostela a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 43°F/52°F
11.2in
February 41°F/54°F
8.9in
March 43°F/59°F
6.7in
April 45°F/63°F
5in
May 50°F/68°F
4in
June 56°F/72°F
4.2in
July 58°F/77°F
1.9in
August 58°F/77°F
1.9in
September 56°F/76°F
2in
October 52°F/68°F
7.2in
November 47°F/58°F
8.9in
December 45°F/54°F
8.9in


Weather and climate in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Santiago de Compostela is 65°F (ranging from 52°F in january to 77°F in august). Annual rainfall is 70.7in, with a minimum of 1.9in in august and a maximum of 11.2in in january.
  • In january the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 52°F and, in january, 12 days of rain are expected.
  • In february the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains about 8.9in each month.
  • In the month of march the climate is just OK. In average, on the morning it is 43°F.
  • In the month of april the climate is very unfavorable. In average, on the morning it is 45°F and it rains about 28% of the time in april.
  • From may to june the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 97°F and, in june, 6 days of rain are expected.
  • From july to september the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 74°F in average and you can expect to have 2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In october the climate is correct. At lunchtime, it's 67°F in average and it rains about 24% of the time in october.
  • From november to december the climate is very unfavorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 47°F and it rains about 32% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Santiago de Compostela

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Santiago de Compostela: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Santiago de Compostela

Find out when Santiago de Compostela has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Santiago de Compostela

  • Very low season in Santiago de Compostela
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Santiago de Compostela
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and June.
  • High season in Santiago de Compostela
    The number of visitors to Santiago de Compostela is high in: July, September and October.
  • Peak season in Santiago de Compostela
    The largest number of tourists visiting Santiago de Compostela is during: August.

Figure: Visitor index for Santiago de Compostela month by month



Best time for low prices in Santiago de Compostela

Average prices of hotels in Santiago de Compostela month by month

Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Santiago de Compostela. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Santiago de Compostela

A return flight between London and Santiago de Compostela is generally cheaper if you go in october ($ 74 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 84 more for your airline ticket to Santiago de Compostela if you go in august.

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