Galicia, Spain
Ames
Ames is a town in Galicia, Spain. It has a population of about 33,276 (2025). The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Now14°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population33,276
Local time18:29
42.90° N, 8.66° WElevation 113 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal code15864October: high / low20° / 11°
Rain this month196mm
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Ames at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:57 · 19:4310 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 18:09Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month25°C
Average high in August
Coolest month6°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
183 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
36 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
10 of them World Heritage
Weather in Ames
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
14°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 23 km/h · humidity 91%
Today22 Oct17°8°8.9 mm
Fri23 Oct17°9°
Sat24 Oct18°7°
Sun25 Oct18°12°2.6 mm
Mon26 Oct21°12°
Tue27 Oct18°9°10.3 mm
Wed28 Oct18°7°
Thu29 Oct23°9°
Fri30 Oct22°13°4.4 mm
Sat31 Oct18°13°20.6 mm
When to go to Ames
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 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 64 | 68 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 62 | 46 | 36 |
| High | 13° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 15° | 14° |
| Low | 6° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 11° | 8° | 6° |
| Rain (mm) | 183 | 144 | 133 | 129 | 121 | 55 | 36 | 47 | 96 | 196 | 189 | 230 |
| Wet days | 18 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
What's on in Ames
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Ames
UNESCO9.4 km
Cathedral of Santiago de CompostelaBuilt 801
UNESCO9.3 km
Hospital de los Reyes CatólicosBuilt 1511
UNESCO9.3 km
Palacio de RajoyBuilt 1766
UNESCO9.4 km
Santiago de Alfeo University CollegeBuilt 1522
UNESCO9.6 km
Capela de ÁnimasBuilt 1788
UNESCO9.6 km
Convento de Santa Clara de Santiago de CompostelaBuilt 1260
Museum9.8 km
Galicia Contemporary Art CenterBuilt 1993
Museum9.8 km
Museum of the Galician PeopleBuilt 1977Outdoors around Ames
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Miradoiro de AltamiraViewpoints
1.4 kmMiradoiro do Monte de DeusViewpoints
1.9 kmCámping As CancelasCamp sites
2.1 kmThe Other ClimbClimbing
4.3 kmReal Aero Club de SantiagoGolf courses
5.2 kmCámping San MarcosCamp sites
5.8 kmMergullo CompostelaDive site
11 kmNature around Ames
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Ames
Earthquakes around Ames
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 · 119 km
5.3Becerreá 5 km ↗1997 · 124 km
5.2Navia de Suarna 6 km ←1979 · 129 km
5.1Becerreá 0 km →1997 · 122 km
Towns and villages around Ames
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Quintáns1 kmMámoa1.9 kmLens2.7 kmPiñor2.8 kmTrasmonte2.9 kmCovas3.1 kmOca3.1 kmTapia3.3 kmPiñeiro3.3 kmPortor3.5 kmA Torre4 kmPedrouzos4 kmAgrón4.3 kmAldea Nova4.5 kmBrión4.5 kmFiopáns4.5 kmLamiño4.6 kmRoxos4.8 kmAmeijenda4.8 kmFigueiras4.8 kmBertamirans5 kmVillestro5.1 kmTroitosende5.2 kmLogrosa5.9 kmOs Anxeles6 kmQuistiláns6.1 kmOrtoño6.3 kmÁngeles6.5 kmOns6.8 kmFecha6.8 kmBugallido6.8 kmCeilán6.8 kmLañas6.9 kmSan Román7 kmPerros7 kmGándara7 kmAs Buceleiras7 kmMonte7.1 kmNegreira7.1 kmBarcala7.1 kmPortomouro7.2 kmLaraño7.2 kmCovas7.7 kmPardaces de Arriba7.7 kmEirapedriña7.8 kmBoullón7.8 kmBastavales7.8 kmSoutullos7.9 kmViduido8.2 kmPeregrina8.5 kmViceso8.8 kmZás9 kmSan Julián de Bastavales9 kmPáramos9.1 kmGonte9.1 kmO Milladoiro9.2 kmSantiago de Compostela9.3 kmPortomeiro9.3 kmConxo9.6 kmBarcala9.6 kmCabanas9.7 kmLuaña9.8 kmBastavales9.8 kmCalo9.8 kmGrijoa10 kmFecha10 kmA Calle10 kmUrdilde10 kmCristimil10 kmCampelo10 kmBarro10 kmVilariño10 kmA Baña11 kmLiñayo11 kmCoucieiro11 kmSisto11 kmOrdoeste11 kmAro11 kmBuján11 kmBroño12 km
Ames from above
Around Ames37 places to see, do and reach nearby
Barcala RiverNature7.7 kmSarela RiverNature7.8 kmAlbariña RiverNature7.9 kmCorgo RiverNature10 kmSar RiverNature21 kmLengüelle RiverNature16 kmSeira BeachNature15 kmTestalNature25 kmMonte XiabreMountain30 kmMount PindoMountain38 kmTremuzoMountain26 kmPico SacroMountain20 kmMonte PedrosoMountain7.4 kmMonte do GozoMountain13 kmMergullo CompostelaDive site11 kmCathedral of Santiago de CompostelaMonument9.4 kmHospital de los Reyes CatólicosMonument9.3 kmPalacio de RajoyMonument9.3 kmSantiago de Alfeo University CollegeMonument9.4 kmCapela de ÁnimasMonument9.6 kmConvento de Santa Clara de Santiago de CompostelaMonument9.6 kmChurch of Saint Fructuosus, Santiago de CompostelaMonument9.2 kmSan Martiño Pinario monasteryMonument9.4 kmGalicia Contemporary Art CenterMuseum9.8 kmMuseum of the Galician PeopleMuseum9.8 kmMuseum of the Cathedral of Santiago de CompostelaMuseum9.4 kmMuseo das Peregrinacións e de SantiagoMuseum9.5 kmMuseo Centro GaiásMuseum11 kmSantiago de Compostela - Daniel CastelaoStation9.7 kmOsebeStation9.4 kmPontecesuresStation20 kmSantiago de CompostelaPlace9.3 kmTeoPlace15 kmPadrónPlace18 kmBriónPlace4.5 kmValgaPlace23 kmNegreiraPlace7.1 km
Postal code
15864
Getting to Ames
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSCQ
20 kmA Coruña AirportLCG
50 kmVigo AirportVGO
75 kmSantiago de Compostela - Daniel CastelaoRailway station
9.7 kmOsebeRailway station
9.4 kmPontecesuresRailway station
20 kmPlaces near Ames
Places with a climate like Ames
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ames?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ames.
What is the hottest month in Ames?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Ames?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ames?
January is the wettest month with about 183 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Ames?
The postal code of Ames is 15864.