What’s the climate like in Galicia?
The current climate of Galicia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 26°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 20°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 6°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Galicia in recent years was 40°C in August 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in December 2014.
On average, Galicia receives 1636 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Spain? Check out the weather and climate in places like Ibiza, Majorca, Tenerife, or have a look at other destinations in Spain.
Best time to visit Galicia?
The best time to go for a sun holiday to Galicia is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Galicia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Galicia
The climate table of Galicia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 13 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 245 | 194 | 149 | 137 | 86 | 59 | 20 | 64 | 84 | 202 | 195 | 201 |
| UV Index | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 20°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1636 mm per year, averaging 136 mm per month
- Driest months: 20 mm in July, 59 mm in June and 64 mm in August
- Wettest months: 245 mm in January, 202 mm in October and 201 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Galicia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Galicia, Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Galicia
This graph shows how much precipitation Galicia, Spain, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Galicia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Galicia, Spain. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Galicia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Galicia, Spain. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Galicia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Galicia, Spain, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Galicia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Galicia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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