Galicia, Spain
Pontevedra
Pontevedra is a town in Galicia, Spain, close to the sea. It has a population of about 83,316 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now16°C
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Population83,316
Local time16:31
42.43° N, 8.64° WElevation 29 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes36001–36005, 36070–36071 …October: high / low21° / 12°
Rain this month255mm
Sea this month16°
Best timeJun–Jul · Sep
Best: Jun–Jul · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Pontevedra at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:56 · 19:4310 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 17:49Next holiday8 DecemberImmaculate ConceptionNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Jul · Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month27°C
Average high in August
Coolest month7°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJanuary
208 mm of rain
Driest monthJuly
43 mm of rain
Warmest sea17°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.9 km
Weather in Pontevedra
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
16°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 20 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct18°9°8.3 mm
Fri23 Oct19°10°2.4 mm
Sat24 Oct20°6°
Sun25 Oct20°14°0.9 mm
Mon26 Oct22°13°
Tue27 Oct21°11°7 mm
Wed28 Oct21°9°
Thu29 Oct25°11°
Fri30 Oct24°13°4.9 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°24.9 mm
When to go to Pontevedra
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 | 39 | 50 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 64 | 53 | 42 |
| High | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 16° | 14° |
| Low | 7° | 6° | 8° | 9° | 11° | 14° | 15° | 15° | 14° | 12° | 9° | 7° |
| Rain (mm) | 208 | 166 | 151 | 164 | 146 | 69 | 43 | 54 | 115 | 255 | 252 | 288 |
| Wet days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Sea | 14° | 13° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 15° | 14° |
What's on in Pontevedra
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Pontevedra's festivals through the year
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Apr
May
Jun
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Monuments and museums in Pontevedra
0.4 km
Basilica of Santa María la MayorBuilt 1500
0.1 km
Church of the Pilgrim VirginBuilt 1779
0.5 km
Biblioteca Pública de Pontevedra Antonio OdriozolaBuilt 1848
2.9 km
Pazo of Lourizán
0.2 km
Ruins of San Domingos Convent
0.1 km
San Francisco convent, Pontevedra
Museum0.2 km
Pontevedra MuseumBuilt 1927
Museum0.2 km
Pazo de Castro MonteagudoBuilt 1760More museums: Casa de Colón · Exposiciones Fundación Abanca
Outdoors around Pontevedra
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Área de autocaravanas A SecaCamp sites
1.2 kmPraia de Areas - Os MortosSurf spots
2.4 kmMiradoiro de San CibránViewpoints
2.6 kmViewpoint of San CibránViewpoints
2.8 kmCamping CesantesCamp sites
2.9 kmCampo de Golf MeisGolf courses
3.3 kmNature around Pontevedra
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Spain seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Pontevedra
Earthquakes around Pontevedra
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 · 129 km
5.3Becerreá 5 km ↗1997 · 134 km
5.2Navia de Suarna 6 km ←1979 · 142 km
5.1Becerreá 0 km →1997 · 130 km
Tsunamis · Pontevedra
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 1
Bridges, road stations and ports
Towns and villages around Pontevedra
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Poio1.4 kmMourente2.3 kmLourizán2.4 kmCampelo2.5 kmMarcón2.7 kmLérez3.1 kmSalcedo3.6 kmAlba3.8 kmPoio3.9 kmCerponzóns4.1 kmTomeza4.1 kmArís4.2 kmEstrivela4.4 kmTombo4.6 kmCampañó4.8 kmBora5 kmCombarro5.1 kmBerducido5.5 kmBalseiro5.6 kmReigosa5.7 kmBértola5.8 kmFigueirido6.1 kmSalgueiras6.4 kmMarín6.4 kmChancelas6.4 kmXeve6.7 kmCanicouva6.7 kmVilaboa7.2 kmMogor7.3 kmSamieira7.5 kmAlmofrey7.7 kmJustanes7.9 kmVilariño8 kmArmenteira8.3 kmTenorio8.7 kmCurro8.8 kmCampo9.3 kmMonte Bouza9.4 kmPorriña9.6 kmRaxo9.6 kmPontesampaio9.7 kmTaboadelo9.8 kmNogueira9.8 kmDorrón10 kmSeixo10 kmSimes10 kmTourón10 kmPiñeiro11 kmXil11 kmParada11 kmCobres11 kmPerdecanai11 kmArcade11 kmMeaño11 kmAgudelo11 kmMeis12 kmBarrantes12 kmInsúa12 kmLores12 kmArdán12 kmCovas12 kmLourido12 kmBorela12 kmBordones12 kmViascón12 kmBesomaño12 kmA Xesteiriña12 kmPonte Caldelas13 kmFragas13 kmPastoriza13 kmSoutomaior13 kmAmil13 kmBuezas13 kmLois13 kmRibadumia13 kmNantes13 kmRebón13 kmPadriñán13 kmPadrenda13 kmRomai14 km
Pontevedra from above
Around Pontevedra37 places to see, do and reach nearby
Verdugo RiverNature9.3 kmCastiñeiras LakeNature8.0 kmPontillón de Castro ReservoirNature7.6 kmGafos RiverNature0.8 kmRons RiverNature0.7 kmAtlantic Islands of Galicia National ParkNature24 kmIsla TamboNature5.7 kmPlaceres BeachNature4.3 kmMonte XiabreMountain23 kmMonte AloiaMountain39 kmMonte Faro de DomaioMountain12 kmA PenedaMountain12 kmMonte SiradellaMountain20 kmBasilica of Santa María la MayorMonument0.4 kmChurch of the Pilgrim VirginMonumentunder 100 mBiblioteca Pública de Pontevedra Antonio OdriozolaMonument0.5 kmPazo of LourizánMonument2.9 kmRuins of San Domingos ConventMonument0.2 kmSan Francisco convent, PontevedraMonument0.1 kmMonastery of San Salvador de LérezMonument2.3 kmColegio de la CompañíaMonument0.3 kmPontevedra MuseumMuseum0.2 kmPazo de Castro MonteagudoMuseum0.2 kmSculpture Island ParkMuseum1.3 kmArchbishop's Towers Interpretation Centre (CITA)Museum0.3 kmPazo de García FlórezMuseum0.2 kmPontevedraStation1.3 kmPontevedra-UniversidadeStation1.5 kmA PortelaStation9.7 kmPorto de Pasaxes Moaña-VigoFerry port19 kmEstación MarítimaFerry port19 kmVigoPlace23 kmCangas de MorrazoPlace22 kmMarínPlace6.4 kmVilagarcía de ArousaPlace21 kmMoañaPlace19 kmPoioPlace3.9 km
Postal codes
36001–3600536070–36071360803615636160–36164
Getting to Pontevedra
Vigo AirportVGO
22 kmSantiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSCQ
55 kmA Coruña AirportLCG
99 kmPontevedraRailway station
1.3 kmPontevedra-UniversidadeRailway station
1.5 kmA PortelaRailway station
9.7 kmPorto de Pasaxes Moaña-VigoEstación Marítima de Ría
19 kmEstación MarítimaFerry port
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pontevedra?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pontevedra.
What is the hottest month in Pontevedra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Pontevedra?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pontevedra?
January is the wettest month with about 208 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Pontevedra?
The sea is warmest in August at about 17°C and coolest in February at about 13°C.
What is the postal code of Pontevedra?
Pontevedra has 14 postal codes: 36001–36005, 36070–36071, 36080, 36156, 36160–36164.