Fonte Dos Cabalos

Monument Historic stone fountain associated with local horses

Rural spring and stone fountain in Galicia set along countryside paths; walkers pause here for a rest and local rural scenery.

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Fonte Dos Cabalos
42.6631, -8.1113

Tips for Visiting Fonte Dos Cabalos #

  • Look for worn grooves in the stone-locals say the marks were from horses' hooves and not every guide knows to point them out.
  • Visit early morning when the light slants across the granite and the local birds are loud; the place is quiet by mid-afternoon.
  • Ask a nearby villager for the legend attached to this spring-oral variants differ and the stories are the point.

Best Time to Visit Fonte Dos Cabalos #

Mild springs and autumns are the most atmospheric times to see this small rural fountain; mid-summer can be busy with local families.

Spring
March-May · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Wildflowers around Galician lanes are at their best; mornings are cool and the air smells of damp earth.
Autumn
September-November · 12-17°C (54-63°F)
Light is low and golden; the stone looks its oldest. Rain is possible but adds to atmosphere.

Weather & Climate near Fonte Dos Cabalos #

Climate

Fonte Dos Cabalos's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1741 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (248 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

248 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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