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Vigo has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb) on Spain’s Atlantic coast. The city sits inside the Ría de Vigo estuary in Galicia, which keeps temperatures mild all year. Vigo is one of Spain’s wettest cities, with about 1,695mm of rain falling over roughly 126 days a year, but the rain concentrates in autumn and winter. Summer is reliably dry and sunny, and the best months to aim for are covered in our best time to visit Vigo guide.
Vigo Weather by Month: The Year at a Glance
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Sunshine |
| January | 12.2°C / 54°F | 5.6°C / 42°F | 222mm | 109 hrs |
| February | 13.6°C / 56°F | 5.8°C / 42°F | 143mm | 133 hrs |
| March | 16.0°C / 61°F | 7.4°C / 45°F | 153mm | 180 hrs |
| April | 17.3°C / 63°F | 8.5°C / 47°F | 150mm | 204 hrs |
| May | 19.8°C / 68°F | 10.7°C / 51°F | 113mm | 236 hrs |
| June | 22.7°C / 73°F | 13.2°C / 56°F | 56mm | 273 hrs |
| July | 24.9°C / 77°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 40mm | 295 hrs |
| August | 25.2°C / 77°F | 15.0°C / 59°F | 48mm | 282 hrs |
| September | 23.2°C / 74°F | 13.8°C / 57°F | 95mm | 213 hrs |
| October | 19.4°C / 67°F | 11.4°C / 53°F | 208mm | 155 hrs |
| November | 14.9°C / 59°F | 8.1°C / 47°F | 236mm | 111 hrs |
| December | 12.7°C / 55°F | 6.4°C / 44°F | 231mm | 102 hrs |
July and August are the warmest months, averaging highs of 24.9°C and 25.2°C (77°F). January is the coolest, with an average high of 12.2°C (54°F) and a low of 5.6°C (42°F). Rainfall peaks in November at 236mm and bottoms out in July at just 40mm. If you’re deciding where to base yourself, see our things to do in Vigo guide for the main sights.
Vigo Weather by Month: Winter, December to February
Winters are mild and wet. December averages a high of 12.7°C (55°F) and 231mm of rain, January 12.2°C (54°F) and 222mm, and February 13.6°C (56°F) and 143mm. Frost is rare at sea level; the record low is -5.0°C (23°F), set in February. You’ll get about 102 to 133 sunshine hours a month, and snow is effectively unknown in the city. The big winter draw is the Christmas lights and other Vigo events and festivals that fill the calendar from late November.
Vigo Weather by Month: Spring, March to May
Spring warms steadily and stays showery. March averages a high of 16.0°C (61°F) with 153mm of rain, April 17.3°C (63°F) with 150mm, and May 19.8°C (68°F) with 113mm. Sunshine climbs from 180 hours in March to 236 in May, when the beaches and the coastal Vigo neighborhoods start to open up for the season.
Vigo Weather by Month: Summer, June to August
Summer is the dry season. June averages a high of 22.7°C (73°F) with 56mm of rain, July 24.9°C (77°F) with 40mm, and August 25.2°C (77°F) with 48mm. July gets 295 sunshine hours, the most of the year. The record high is 40.8°C (105°F), set on 7 August 2016. Sea temperatures peak around 18 to 19°C (64 to 66°F) in August, cool for swimming but fine for sunbathing on Samil beach. Packing advice is in our Vigo travel tips guide.
Vigo Weather by Month: Autumn, September to November
Autumn turns sharply wetter. September still averages a pleasant 23.2°C (74°F) high with 95mm of rain, but October jumps to 208mm and November to 236mm, the rainiest month of the year. November’s average high drops to 14.9°C (59°F). Pack a waterproof jacket from October onward, and pick a hotel close to the centre so you can duck indoors, as covered in our where to stay in Vigo guide.
Vigo Weather by Month: Sea Temperature and Sunshine
Sea temperatures in the Ría de Vigo range from about 13°C (55°F) in February to 19°C (66°F) in August. The city gets about 2,290 sunshine hours a year, with July (295 hours) and August (282 hours) the sunniest months. Humidity sits between 71% and 85% year-round, highest in November and December. For the complete picture, see the full Vigo travel guide.
