🇬🇧 London vs Santiago de Compostela 🇪🇸

London, United Kingdom 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 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. London is drier, with roughly 37 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇬🇧 London🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela
Avg annual high
16°C
18°C
Hottest month
July · 24°C
August · 25°C
Coldest monthJanuary (3°C low)January (5°C low)
Rainy days / year
111
148
SnowYesRare
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, September

🇬🇧 London

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is London or Santiago de Compostela warmer?

Santiago de Compostela is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, London or Santiago de Compostela?

Santiago de Compostela is rainier — London sees about 37 fewer rainy days per year.

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

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

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