Galicia, Spain: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Galicia, Spain? If you're planning to go to Galicia, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Galicia, Spain

Based on the climate and weather in Galicia, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Galicia, Spain by month

January

January in Galicia can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat

February

In February, Galicia is cold. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Galicia, with several of the days of the month having rain. There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Jacket or coat

March

In March, Galicia is relatively cool. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Galicia, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Socks

April

Traveling to Galicia in April, you will notice that it is chilly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Socks

May

If you vacation in Galicia during May, you are likely to find that it is crisp.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece

June

June in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Light footwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts

July

July in Galicia is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Dresses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella

August

If you vacation in Galicia during August, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Dresses
Sandals

September

September in Galicia is balmy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 60s F (high 10s C) to low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

October

October in Galicia is cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long skirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

November

If you vacation in Galicia during November, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Socks
Dresses
Umbrella
Long skirts
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

December

If you visit Galicia during December, you are likely to find that it can be brisk.

Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Galicia, Spain

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Galicia, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Galicia
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing

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