UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Santiago de Compostela, Spain 
will be up to 7.4, indicating a high level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-06-01
With Santiago de Compostela's UV index reaching 7.4, protect your skin from harm by staying in shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
The UV index in Santiago de Compostela is usually low to moderate, ranging between 1 and 6 throughout the year, with higher values in summer months from June to August.
Santiago de Compostela has mild, wet winters and cool, rainy summers. Rain is common most of the year, especially in autumn and winter, while summers are less rainy but still often cloudy and cool.
Compared to other parts of Spain, Santiago is wetter and cooler due to its location in northwestern Spain. It has more rainfall and lower temperatures than cities like Madrid or Seville but is similar to nearby coastal areas in Galicia.
See the UV index hour by hour for Santiago de Compostela, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.