Best Time to Visit Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Santiago de Compostela is at its sunniest and driest in July.
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela for sunny, dry weather is July — 1 month of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through March–September; the wetter half falls in October–February. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 8°C / 46.4°F in January to 18.7°C / 65.7°F in August, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in (July) to 252 mm / 9.9 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Santiago de Compostela's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 18.5°C65.3°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela for sunny, dry weather is July. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 18.7°C / 65.7°F, and the driest is July with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Santiago de Compostela's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Santiago de Compostela?
The rainy season at Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña runs through October–February, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 136 mm / 5.4 in. The wettest single month is December (252 mm / 9.9 in).
What is the driest month in Santiago de Compostela?
The driest month in Santiago de Compostela is July, averaging about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Santiago de Compostela?
The least comfortable months for travel to Santiago de Compostela — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 252 mm / 9.9 in in December, and the coldest month averages 8°C / 46.4°F.
Is Santiago de Compostela climate different from Spain overall?
Yes, usually. Our Santiago de Compostela figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Spain figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Santiago de Compostela specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.