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Santiago de Compostela in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Santiago de Compostela in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Santiago de Compostela, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Santiago de Compostela in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 181 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+3°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
181 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 52% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +16°C.

Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in October?

Santiago de Compostela is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +23°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santiago de Compostela:

Climate in Santiago de Compostela in October

Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+23°C+19°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+3°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+38°C+31°C+23°C
Rainfall
79 mm181 mm166 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%83%86%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
976
Cloudy days
977
Rainy days
111617
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +23°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 181 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in September to 7 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santiago de Compostela is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 513 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 70 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Santiago de Compostela, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Santiago de Compostela?

This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+28°C
2 October
☁️
+23°C
3 October
☁️
+21°C
4 October
☀️
+25°C
5 October
☀️
+22°C
6 October
☀️
+28°C
7 October
☀️
+31°C
8 October
☀️
+28°C
9 October
☀️
+30°C
10 October
☀️
+28°C
11 October
☀️
+26°C
12 October
☀️
+27°C
13 October
🌧️
+21°C
14 October
☁️
+20°C
15 October
🌫️
+17°C
16 October
🌧️
+19°C
17 October
🌧️
+21°C
18 October
🌧️
+18°C
19 October
🌧️
+17°C
20 October
🌧️
+15°C
21 October
🌧️
+16°C
22 October
🌧️
+15°C
23 October
🌧️
+16°C
24 October
🌧️
+18°C
25 October
🌧️
+19°C
26 October
🌧️
+18°C
27 October
🌧️
+16°C
28 October
🌧️
+16°C
29 October
🌧️
+14°C
30 October
🌧️
+15°C
31 October
🌧️
+16°C
In October 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 10 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +14°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Santiago de Compostela climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santiago de Compostela in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+17°C) and the highest in 2017 (+19°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 848 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2201 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in October:

Is October a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?

It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santiago de Compostela in October?

October has mild temperatures in Santiago de Compostela. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in October?

Santiago de Compostela is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santiago de Compostela in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santiago de Compostela

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago de Compostela, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.