Galicia, Spain
A Caniza
A Caniza is a village in Galicia, Spain, 599 m above sea level. It has a population of about 4,990 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population4,990
Local time11:19
42.22° N, 8.27° WElevation 599 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month229mm
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
A Caniza at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:59 · 18:3610 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:24Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month2°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
182 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
35 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in A Caniza
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 92%
Today26 Oct21°8°
Tue27 Oct16°10°5.6 mm
Wed28 Oct21°10°
Thu29 Oct22°10°
Fri30 Oct24°10°
Sat31 Oct21°11°
Sun1 Nov18°9°
Mon2 Nov17°8°
Tue3 Nov17°9°
When to go to A Caniza
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 29 | 41 | 51 | 68 | 80 | 83 | 80 | 81 | 61 | 31 | 19 |
| High | 10° | 11° | 14° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 19° | 13° | 11° |
| Low | 2° | 2° | 4° | 5° | 8° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 5° | 3° |
| Rain (mm) | 182 | 158 | 142 | 152 | 125 | 61 | 35 | 44 | 105 | 229 | 218 | 281 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
What's on in A Caniza
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
A Caniza's festivals through the year
Monuments and museums in A Caniza
11 km
Castle of MelgaçoBuilt 1170
11 km
Chapel of San Xes de Francelos, Ribadavia
14 km
Church of São Martinho
13 km
Church of Santo André (Melgaço)
14 km
Church of São Salvador de Paderne
6 km
Monastery of Santa María de MelónBuilt 1142
Museum11 km
Cinema Museum of MelgaçoBuilt 2005
Museum13 km
Museo Etnolóxico de RibadaviaMore museums: Museo de Diego de Giráldez
Outdoors around A Caniza
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Musée des TermesHot springs & thermal baths
0.4 kmCamping CañizaCamp sites
1.4 kmMiradoiro do Coto da PenaViewpoints
1.5 kmO BañoHot springs & thermal baths
2.3 kmCamping MaceiraCamp sites
4.4 kmMiradoiro do Alto da ParadantaViewpoints
6.3 kmNature around A Caniza
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over A Caniza
Earthquakes around A Caniza
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19506magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record3within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.4Becerreá 4 km ↖1997 · 115 km
5.3Becerreá 5 km ↗1997 · 120 km
5.2Navia de Suarna 6 km ←1979 · 129 km
5.1Becerreá 0 km →1997 · 115 km
Towns and villages around A Caniza
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Oroso1.4 kmPetán2.3 kmAchas3.3 kmAmeijeira3.4 kmCouto4 kmFilgueira4.1 kmPousa5.5 kmValeije6.1 kmParada de Achas6.6 kmLamosa6.9 kmVillar6.9 kmPrado da Canda7.1 kmRebordechán7.1 kmAngudes7.7 kmMaceira7.8 kmPrado7.9 kmCrecíente8.1 kmAlbeos8.1 kmCovelo8.1 kmGodones8.5 kmCampo8.5 kmQuintela8.5 kmFranqueira8.6 kmSendelle8.7 kmFofe9.2 kmFreijo9.2 kmRibeira9.7 kmBaldomar9.8 kmParaños9.8 kmCondado9.8 kmDesteriz10 kmCastelanes12 kmMouriscados12 kmArbo12 kmBarciademera12 kmPiñeiro12 kmMeirol12 kmQueimadelos12 kmCerdeira12 kmCabeiras12 kmLougares12 kmSabajanes14 kmGuillade14 kmBarcela14 kmBatallanes14 kmSela15 km
A Caniza from above
Around A Caniza32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Arnoia RiverNature10 kmArenteiroNature22 kmBarxasNature13 kmCascata do Castro LaboreiroNature23 kmDeva RiverNature13 kmUma RiverNature15 kmCeo BeachNature15 kmSerra PequenaMountain37 kmMonte AloiaMountain37 kmMonte Faro de DomaioMountain37 kmA PenedaMountain29 kmCastle of MelgaçoMonument11 kmChapel of San Xes de Francelos, RibadaviaMonument11 kmChurch of São MartinhoMonument14 kmChurch of Santo André (Melgaço)Monument13 kmChurch of São Salvador de PaderneMonument14 kmMonastery of Santa María de MelónMonument6.0 kmChapel of Nossa Senhora da Orada (Melgaço)Monument11 kmThermal Spa of PesoMonument12 kmCinema Museum of MelgaçoMuseum11 kmMuseo Etnolóxico de RibadaviaMuseum13 kmEspaço Memória e FronteiraMuseum12 kmCentro de Información Xudía de GaliciaMuseum13 kmA Pousa-CrecenteStation9.3 kmArboStation13 kmRibadaviaStation14 kmSalvatierra de MiñoPlace24 kmPonteareasPlace20 kmArboPlace12 kmRibadaviaPlace13 kmPadrendaPlace13 kmMondarizPlace16 km
Getting to A Caniza
Vigo AirportVGO
30 kmSantiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSCQ
77 kmFrancisco de Sá Carneiro AirportOPO
113 kmA Pousa-CrecenteRailway station
9.3 kmArboRailway station
13 kmRibadaviaRailway station
14 kmPlaces near A Caniza
Places with a climate like A Caniza
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit A Caniza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in A Caniza.
What is the hottest month in A Caniza?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in A Caniza?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in A Caniza?
January is the wettest month with about 182 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.