Santiago de Compostela · January
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 12.5° / 5.1°
- Rainfall
- 204.7 mm · 14.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Spain
Best time to visit
Santiago de Compostela
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela is July, August, June, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 12.5°C to 26.9°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
The end point of the Camino, Santiago de Compostela is a granite city of arcaded lanes built around its great cathedral, in green, Atlantic Galicia. It is one of Spain's rainiest cities, so summer offers the most reliable window between the showers.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58 | 12.5°C | 204.7 mm· 14.4 days | low | low |
| February | 67 | 14.1°C | 140.2 mm· 12.2 days | low | low |
| March | 67 | 14.9°C | 135.8 mm· 14.4 days | low | low |
| April | 75 | 18°C | 116 mm· 12.8 days | low | low |
| May | 75 | 19.8°C | 107.3 mm· 13 days | medium | medium |
| June | 81 | 22.9°C | 86.7 mm· 10.6 days | medium | medium |
| July | 89 | 25.4°C | 32.9 mm· 6.6 days | medium | medium |
| August | 89 | 26.9°C | 18.9 mm· 4.6 days | medium | medium |
| September | 76 | 22.5°C | 97.8 mm· 11.6 days | medium | medium |
| October | 66 | 20.2°C | 268.6 mm· 16.8 days | low | low |
| November | 62 | 15.4°C | 183.2 mm· 16.2 days | low | low |
| December | 54 | 13.2°C | 229.7 mm· 16.2 days | medium | medium |
Month by month
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Santiago de Compostela · February
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 14.1° / 6.1°
- Rainfall
- 140.2 mm · 12.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · March
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 14.9° / 6.4°
- Rainfall
- 135.8 mm · 14.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · April
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 18° / 8.1°
- Rainfall
- 116 mm · 12.8 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 19.8° / 10.3°
- Rainfall
- 107.3 mm · 13 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · June
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 22.9° / 13.6°
- Rainfall
- 86.7 mm · 10.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · July
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 25.4° / 15.1°
- Rainfall
- 32.9 mm · 6.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · August
Prime Time
- Day / Night
- 26.9° / 15.9°
- Rainfall
- 18.9 mm · 4.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 22.5° / 13.4°
- Rainfall
- 97.8 mm · 11.6 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · October
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 20.2° / 12.3°
- Rainfall
- 268.6 mm · 16.8 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · November
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 15.4° / 8.8°
- Rainfall
- 183.2 mm · 16.2 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Santiago de Compostela · December
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 13.2° / 6.4°
- Rainfall
- 229.7 mm · 16.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar· landmark
Top things to do
Museo do Pobo Galego
museum
Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea
museum
Museo Centro Gaiás
museum
Colexiata de Santa María a Real de Sar
landmark
Pazo de San Lourenzo de Trasouto
landmark
Catedral de Santiago de Compostela
landmark
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
The top-rated months are July, August, June, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Santiago de Compostela?
August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 26.9°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
Prices are typically lowest in April.
When is Santiago de Compostela least crowded?
April usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Santiago de Compostela?
August is the driest month of the year.
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