Santiago de Compostela weather in October (Galicia, Spain)

How is October weather typically in Santiago de Compostela? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In October, Santiago de Compostela tends to experience pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Santiago de Compostela in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 135 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with 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 October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 160 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in October

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

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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