Santiago de Compostela weather in April (Galicia, Spain)

What can you expect from the weather in Santiago de Compostela during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Santiago de Compostela typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Santiago de Compostela in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago de Compostela climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago de Compostela, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 57%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in April

Find out more about the weather in Spain in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santiago de Compostela in April?

For visitors traveling to Santiago de Compostela, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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