Weather in August in Galicia
Planning a trip to Galicia this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Galicia in August?
Galicia is a region in Spain. August in Galicia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Muxia at 21°C to warm in Verín at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Verín and 17°C in Muxia. On average, August is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Galicia.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galicia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Verín with an average of 26 mm to moderate rainfall in Barreiros with 68 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 236 hours of sunshine in Santiago de Compostela. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Galicia climate page.
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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 August for the 5 most popular destinations in Galicia?
Santiago de Compostela
In August Santiago de Compostela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vigo
In August Vigo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Portonovo
In August Portonovo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sanxenxo
In August Sanxenxo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sarria
In August Sarria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is August the best time to visit Galicia?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Galicia with overall perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela.
On average, the best time to visit Galicia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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