Climate - Pontevedra (Galicia)

The climate of Pontevedra is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and warm, sunny summers.
The city is located in the north-west of Spain, in Galicia, within a ría (the deep estuary of a river) on the west coast. The Ría of Pontevedra is formed by the Lerez River. We are in the tourist area of the Rías Baixas (Rías Bajas in Castilian). In the area of the rías, there are islands, protected in a national park. In front of Pontevedra is the island of Ons.
Being directly exposed to westerly winds, Pontevedra is very rainy from October to May, while from June to September, it is often protected by the Azores Anticyclone, so the rains become less frequent.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 20.6 °C (69 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 1,615 millimeters (63.6 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 225 mm (8.9 in) in the wettest (October). Here is the average precipitation.

Winter, from December to February, is quite mild, but it is also cloudy, rainy and windy. Although the temperature is generally not very low, wind and humidity increase the feeling of cold.
However, due to its location on the coast, the city is quite sheltered from cold waves. On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to 0/1 °C (32/34 °F).
The record is -3.5 °C (25.5 °F), set in January 1987. On that occasion (as it had already happened in February 1963 and December 1970), there was also a snowfall that whitened the city, but otherwise, snow is extremely rare, given its west-facing position on the ocean.

The summer, from June to August, is warm and sunny.
There may be cool periods, with variable weather and some rain, but for the rest, nice days prevail.
There may also be very hot periods. On average, there are seventeen days with a temperature above 30 °C (86 °F), but only one or two with more than 35 °C (95 °F), although they are becoming more frequent with global warming. The absolute maximum temperature is 39.5 °C (103 °F), recorded in July 2006. In July 2013 and August 2016, the temperature reached 38 °C (100.5 °F).



On average, there are around 2,245 sunshine hours per year. We are in the sunniest area of Galicia. Here are the average sunshine hours per 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. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Pontevedra is the summer, from June to August or the first half of September, since it is the driest and sunniest period of the year, especially for a beach holiday. Otherwise, you can choose the periods from mid-April to mid-June and from mid-September to mid-October, to avoid the heat that can occur in summer, although in these two periods it rains more often than in summer.

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Pontevedra - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.8 °C (55.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (33.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in January 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) and a maximum of 14.1 °C (57.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -1.7 °C (28.9 °F) in February 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 16.7 °C (62 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) in March 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.4 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 18.1 °C (64.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in April 1995.
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 31.3 °C (88.3 °F) in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Pontevedra is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (42.5 °F). However, it dropped to 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) in May 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in May 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Pontevedra is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Pontevedra is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.3 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 25.5 °C (78 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Pontevedra is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F) and a maximum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 19 °C (66 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Pontevedra is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.7 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 13.9 °C (57 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F) in September 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% 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 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Pontevedra is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.3 °C (36.1 °F) in October 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 14 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 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.0 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (69.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 14 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 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 16 °C (61 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Pontevedra is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (64 °F). However, it reached 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 5 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 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14.5 °C (58.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.