Santiago de Compostela weather in August (Galicia, Spain)

What is the weather forecast for Santiago de Compostela in August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Santiago de Compostela during August is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 25°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Santiago de Compostela in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 236 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Santiago de Compostela. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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 August

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 236 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in August

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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