Climate Insights for Ortigueira

The climate in Ortigueira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1334mm of precipitation falls per year. Ortigueira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ortigueira is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Ortigueira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 11°C to 28°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Ortigueira is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1334mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 173mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 50mm. That's 123mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Ortigueira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Ortigueira, which began on March 20, 2026. Ortigueira is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Ortigueira is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 76mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ortigueira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.