Legendary trek

Camino de Santiago

Galicia, Spain

Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

Signature routeCamino Frances to Santiago

In season~68°F high

Climate43–75°F

Fares from$877

Nearest airportSCQ

CurrencyEUR

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC+01:00

The route

Topographic route map for Camino de Santiago

StartFinish

Elevation profile3,773 ft

0 mi551 ft low772.2 mi

500miles

4,938ft high point

13,799ft of climbing

33days

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightAug · 52%

WarmestAug · 75°F

WettestNov

Best windowApr–Jun & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The historic pilgrimage across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Camino Frances to Santiago. Nearest airport is SCQ.

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Pairs well with

Tower of Hercules

Estádio do Dragão

Estádio do Bessa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?

The best time to visit Camino de Santiago is April–June & September–October, in Galicia, Spain.

Where is Camino de Santiago?

Camino de Santiago is in Galicia, Spain. The nearest major airport is SCQ.

What is Camino de Santiago known for?

The historic pilgrimage across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela.

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