Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos

Monument Sculptural monument symbolizing contact between two worlds

On Galicia’s Atlantic coast, the ‘Encontro entre dous mundos’ monument draws walkers and photographers; visits often pair coastal promenades with local seafood and small museums.

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Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos
42.1224, -8.8505
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Best Time to Visit Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos #

Late spring through summer (May-September) is the best time for clearer skies, milder temperatures and coastal views.

Summer (best for coastal views)
May-September · 18-25°C
Mild, generally drier weather with clearer skies and better sea views - the most pleasant time for visiting coastal monuments.
Shoulder seasons
April & October · 10-18°C
Cooler and more variable weather but often less crowded; expect some rainy days.
Winter
November-March · 7-14°C
Milder than inland Spain but wetter and cloudier - good for quieter visits but less reliable for clear coastal views.

Weather & Climate near Monumento Encontro entre dous mundos #

Climate

Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1497 mm/year), wettest in December.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
3.5 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 11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° – 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° – 21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
15.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.8h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° – 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° – 22°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 19°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

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