Weather in April in Galicia
Thinking about venturing to Galicia this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Galicia in April?
Galicia is a region in Spain. April in Galicia generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Xares to 18°C in Catoira. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Catoira and 4°C in Xares.To explore the conditions in Galicia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Verín with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Tui with 162 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected in Santiago de Compostela. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Galicia climate page.
Where to go in Galicia in April
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For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit Spain, check out our Galicia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Galicia?
Santiago de Compostela
In April Santiago de Compostela generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Vigo
In April Vigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Portonovo
In April Portonovo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Sanxenxo
In April Sanxenxo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Sarria
In April Sarria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is April the best time to visit Galicia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Santiago de Compostela, April may not be the ideal time to visit Galicia.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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