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Santiago de Compostela weather in October (Galicia, Spain)

How is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Santiago de Compostela generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Santiago de Compostela in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 160 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 160 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in October

Find out more about the weather in Spain in October 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 October?

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 October.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

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