Climate in La Coruña (Galicia)

The climate of La Coruña (A Coruña in Galician) is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and cool, quite sunny summers.
The city is located on the coast, in the north-westernmost part of Spain, where the influence of the Atlantic Ocean is strongly felt. Indeed, winter is particularly mild, even milder than in other cities in Galicia and on the northern Spanish coast, while summer is quite cool.
In return, the wind blows frequently, and can be strong, especially from October to April. Furthermore, the rains are frequent for many months of the year.

The average temperature of the coldest months (January and February) is of 11 °C (52 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 20 °C (68 °F).

Precipitation amounts to 1,045 millimeters (41.1 inches) per year.

The winter, from December to February, is mild, but it is also cloudy, rainy and windy.
Cold air masses from the north rarely produce significant effects, however, there can be cold days, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F).
Snowfalls are very rare: even in the rare periods when it snows in other areas of Galicia, La Coruña is generally spared. However, it snowed in February 1963 and January 1987.
Frosts are also very rare. In the past, there have been slight frosts, for example, -3 °C (26.5 °F) in February 1948 and -2.5 °C (27.5 °F) in February 1956, but from 1990 to 2020, the temperature only dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in the coldest winters.
It must be said that the city is so mild because it is located directly on the coast. Already at Alvedro airport, located a few kilometers south of the city, the temperature normally drops to -2/-3 °C (27/28 °F) on the coldest nights of the year, and dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in January 1985.

The summer, from mid-June to mid-September, is quite cool. There are times when the temperature remains below 20 °C (68 °F) even during the day. Fog can form at night and early in the morning.
There may be sunny periods, but also periods when the weather is changeable or cloudy, and there may be drizzles and short showers.
Hot days are very rare: the temperature reaches or exceeds 30 °C (86 °F) just once or twice a year. In August 2003, it reached 34 °C (93 °F) but only for one day.



The sea temperature ranges between 13 °C (55 °F) and 19 °C (66 °F). So, the ocean stays cold enough even in summer, however, the brave can try swimming from July to September.

Best Time

The best time to visit La Coruña is the summer, from June to August or the first half of September, since it is the driest and sunniest period of the year.

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La Coruña - Climate data

In La Coruña, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 11 °C (51.7 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1045 millimeters (41.1 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (November). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 13 °C (55 °F) in January, February, March, April to
There are on average around 1950 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

La Coruña - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in January 1999.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.7 °F) and a maximum of 14.2 °C (57.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) in February 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.5 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 9.3 °C (48.7 °F) and a maximum of 15.7 °C (60.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in March 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) in April 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (54 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in May 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, it reached 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 14.5 °C (58.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in June 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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July is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.3 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). However, it dropped to 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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August, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in August 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34.2 °C (93.6 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.6 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10 °C (50 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F) in September 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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October is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in October 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 31.5 °C (88.7 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in November 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65 °F). However, it reached 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.