Climate Insights for Vigo

Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

Hottest
August
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
January
8°C low46°F low
Wettest
November
239 mm rain9.4 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Vigo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,760 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 239 mm of rainfall. Vigo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 8°C.The climate in Vigo is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 69.3 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 9.4 in of rainfall. Vigo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 46°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 10°Min: 8°FebMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 8°MarMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 9°AprMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°MayMax: 18°Average: 16°Min: 13°JunMax: 20°Average: 18°Min: 15°JulMax: 22°Average: 20°Min: 16°AugMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°SepMax: 21°Average: 18°Min: 15°OctMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 14°NovMax: 15°Average: 13°Min: 11°DecMax: 14°Average: 11°Min: 9°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 55°FAverage: 50°FMin: 46°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 52°FMin: 47°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 56°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 65°FAverage: 60°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 69°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 66°FAverage: 61°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 59°FAverage: 55°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 56°FAverage: 52°FMin: 48°F
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Vigo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 8°C to 23°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 8°C and an average of 10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Vigo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 46°F to 73°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 67°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 46°F and an average of 50°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 231mmFebPrecipitation: 164mmMarPrecipitation: 197mmAprPrecipitation: 160mmMayPrecipitation: 105mmJunPrecipitation: 69mmJulPrecipitation: 21mmAugPrecipitation: 27mmSepPrecipitation: 75mmOctPrecipitation: 234mmNovPrecipitation: 239mmDecPrecipitation: 238mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.1inFebPrecipitation: 6.5inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inAprPrecipitation: 6.3inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inJunPrecipitation: 2.7inJulPrecipitation: 0.8inAugPrecipitation: 1inSepPrecipitation: 2.9inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inNovPrecipitation: 9.4inDecPrecipitation: 9.4in
Precipitation

Vigo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,760 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 239 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 21 mm. That's 218 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Vigo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.8 in. That's 8.6 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 16km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 14km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Vigo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Vigo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°50°F
Feb11°52°F
Mar11°53°F
Apr13°56°F
May16°60°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°67°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov13°55°F
Dec11°52°F

The best time to visit Vigo is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 48 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Vigo is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 46°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
8 °C46 °F
13 °C55 °F
17 km/h10 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C47 °F
14 °C57 °F
16 km/h10 mph
164 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
14 °C58 °F
17 km/h10 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
16 °C61 °F
15 km/h9 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
20 °C68 °F
13 km/h8 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C62 °F
22 °C72 °F
14 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
23 °C73 °F
13 km/h8 mph
27 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
21 °C69 °F
12 km/h7 mph
75 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
19 °C66 °F
14 km/h9 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
15 °C59 °F
16 km/h10 mph
239 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
14 °C56 °F
16 km/h10 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in