Galicia weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Galicia this October 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 October?
Galicia is a region in Spain. October in Galicia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Xares at 16°C to pleasant in Catoira at 20°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Catoira and 7°C in Xares.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ribadeo with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Gondomar with 216 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected in Santiago de Compostela. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Galicia for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galicia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Galicia?
Santiago de Compostela
In October Santiago de Compostela generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Vigo
In October Vigo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Portonovo
In October Portonovo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sanxenxo
In October Sanxenxo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sarria
In October Sarria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galicia, in Spain.
Is October the best time to visit Galicia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Santiago de Compostela, October might be a good time to visit Galicia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Galicia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Santiago de Compostela. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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