About Galicia
Green northwestern region famous for Santiago de Compostela, stunning coastline, and exceptional seafood.
Regions(4)
A Coruña Province
A Coruña: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Lugo Province
Lugo: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Ourense Province
Ourense: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
Pontevedra Province
Pontevedra: live weather, climate normals, sea temperature, daylight hours and the best time to visit — plus things to do and practical travel tips.
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
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Galicia
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
Daylight
10h 12m
Day length
- Sunrise
- 06:13
- Sunset
- 16:24
- Golden hour
- 15:44
- Blue hour
- 16:54
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
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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 | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
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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Lugo Province
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Ourense Province
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