Weather in October in Galicia
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 mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galicia, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Santiago de Compostela enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at Galicia's conditions throughout the year, check out 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 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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