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    Galicia

    Green northwestern region famous for Santiago de Compostela, stunning coastline, and exceptional seafood.

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    About Galicia

    Green northwestern region famous for Santiago de Compostela, stunning coastline, and exceptional seafood.

    Quick Facts

    Capital

    Santiago de Compostela

    Language

    Spanish/Galician

    Population

    NaN

    Area (km²)

    29,575 km² km²

    Timezone

    CET (UTC+1)

    Beaches

    700+

    Coastline

    1,498 km

    Best Season

    Summer

    Avg. Temperature

    13°C°C

    Daylight, UV and air quality in Galicia

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 18m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    05:20
    Sunset
    17:37
    Golden hour
    17:00
    Blue hour
    18:06
    3 min less daylight than yesterday
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

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    Where to stay in Galicia

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Galicia, from our partner Stay22.

    Top Attractions

    Santiago de Compostela

    End of the Camino pilgrimage with stunning cathedral

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    Rías Baixas

    Beautiful fjord-like inlets with world-class seafood

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    Tower of Hercules

    Ancient Roman lighthouse, UNESCO World Heritage

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    Costa da Morte

    Wild Atlantic coastline with dramatic cliffs

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    Things to do in Galicia

    Tours and activities in Galicia, from our partner GetYourGuide.

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit Galicia is from May to September when rainfall is lowest. Summer offers ideal conditions for walking the Camino de Santiago, exploring the Rías Baixas, and enjoying fresh seafood. The region is rainy year-round (nicknamed 'Green Spain'), but summer provides the best weather with temperatures around 20-25°C.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Oceanic

    Galicia has an oceanic climate with mild temperatures and abundant rainfall year-round. It's the wettest region in Spain, receiving 1,000-2,000mm of rain annually. Summers are mild (18-25°C) and winters are cool but rarely freezing (8-14°C). The interior mountains see occasional snow in winter while the coast remains mild.

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    12°5°150
    February
    13°5°120
    March
    15°7°100
    April
    16°8°110
    May
    18°10°90
    June
    21°13°55
    July
    23°14°35
    August
    24°14°40
    September
    22°13°80
    October
    18°10°145
    November
    14°7°160
    December
    12°6°155

    Weather in Galicia

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