🇳🇱 Amsterdam vs Santiago de Compostela 🇪🇸

Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Santiago de Compostela, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Santiago de Compostela is the warmer of the two — about 4 degrees warmer on average across the year. Santiago de Compostela is drier, with roughly 4 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇳🇱 Amsterdam🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela
Avg annual high14°C18°C
Hottest monthJuly (22°C)August (25°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year152148
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, September

🇳🇱 Amsterdam

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (22°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela

Best around June, July, September. Hottest in August (25°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Amsterdam or Santiago de Compostela warmer?

Santiago de Compostela is warmer overall, averaging about 4 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Amsterdam or Santiago de Compostela?

Amsterdam is rainier — Santiago de Compostela sees about 4 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Amsterdam vs Santiago de Compostela?

Amsterdam is best around June, July, August; Santiago de Compostela is best around June, July, September.

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