Galicia weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Galicia in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Galicia in February?
Galicia is a region in Spain. February in Galicia generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. February is a winter month.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Xares at 9°C to moderate in Ribeira at 15°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Ribeira and 0°C in Xares.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Verín with an average of 83 mm to heavy rainfall in Cangas de Morrazo with 166 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 116 hours of sunlight expected in Santiago de Compostela. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at February's conditions in Galicia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Galicia's yearly weather, check out our Galicia climate page.
Where to go in Galicia in February
Popular destinations in Galicia
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Average weather in Santiago de Compostela
In February Santiago de Compostela generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Vigo
In February Vigo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Portonovo
In February Portonovo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Sanxenxo
In February Sanxenxo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Sarria
In February Sarria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is February the best time to visit Galicia?
In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Galicia with often unpleasant weather in Santiago de Compostela.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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