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Ourense, Galicia Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Ourense, Galicia?
Ourense, Galicia gets 819 mm of precipitation a year over about 128 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 31°C) and January the coldest (average low 3°C).
Mediterranean climate
Ourense, Galicia has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 13°C in January to 31°C in August. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 4° | 14° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 7° | 21° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 14° | 30° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 9° | 22° |
How much rain does Ourense get?
Ourense gets 819 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 128 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 85% of Spain.
October is the wettest month, with 115 mm. July is the driest, with 16 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 39 days, to August 27, 2025.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Ourense got 915 mm of rain, against a normal of 819 mm for those months. February 2026 had the most, with 188 mm.
Ourense weather by month
Ourense weather in January
In January, Ourense averages a high of 13°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 96 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 22°C (2022) and the record low is -7°C (1985).
Ourense weather in February
In February, Ourense averages a high of 16°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 26°C (2020) and the record low is -6°C (2012).
Ourense weather in March
In March, Ourense averages a high of 19°C and a low of 5°C. It gets 72 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 33% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 31°C (2024) and the record low is -7°C (2005). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ourense weather in April
In April, Ourense averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 75 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 34°C (2024) and the record low is -3°C (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ourense weather in May
In May, Ourense averages a high of 24°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 61 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 38°C (2017) and the record low is -1°C (1982). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Ourense weather in June
In June, Ourense averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 42°C (2025) and the record low is 2°C (1975).
Ourense weather in July
In July, Ourense averages a high of 31°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 44°C (2022) and the record low is 7°C (1996).
Ourense weather in August
In August, Ourense averages a high of 31°C and a low of 15°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 57% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (1990) and the record low is 6°C (1972).
Ourense weather in September
In September, Ourense averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is 3°C (1974).
Ourense weather in October
In October, Ourense averages a high of 22°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 115 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1974).
Ourense weather in November
In November, Ourense averages a high of 16°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 107 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 26°C (2015) and the record low is -7°C (1988).
Ourense weather in December
In December, Ourense averages a high of 13°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 103 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 22°C (1985) and the record low is -8°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Ourense
July is the sunniest month in Ourense, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 29%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 40% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Ourense is cloudier than 85% of Spain.
Humidity peaks in December at 85% and is lowest in July at 65%.
Ourense has about 35 days a year above 32°C. Ourense is hotter than 72% of Spain.
First and last freeze in Ourense
The first fall freeze in Ourense typically comes around November 28, and the last spring freeze around March 18. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 255 days.
Ourense weather records
These records cover OURENSE during 1972–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Ourense station is 44°C, on July 14, 2022. The coldest is -8°C, on December 25, 2001.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 96 mm of precipitation, on September 21, 2002.
42 all-time records have been set at the station since 1972.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.4°C per decade since 1973.
The best time to visit Ourense
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.
Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 4°C.
Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 7°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 14°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 10°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | 13° | 96 mm | 14 | 80% | 38% | 22° | -7° |
| February | 3° | 16° | 64 mm | 11 | 76% | 37% | 26° | -6° |
| March | 5° | 19° | 72 mm | 12 | 75% | 33% | 31° | -7° |
| April | 7° | 21° | 75 mm | 14 | 71% | 35% | 34° | -3° |
| May | 10° | 24° | 61 mm | 12 | 70% | 38% | 38° | -1° |
| June | 13° | 28° | 34 mm | 7 | 74% | 38% | 42° | 2° |
| July | 15° | 31° | 16 mm | 4 | 65% | 63% | 44° | 7° |
| August | 15° | 31° | 21 mm | 5 | 67% | 57% | 42° | 6° |
| September | 13° | 28° | 55 mm | 8 | 70% | 42% | 41° | 3° |
| October | 10° | 22° | 115 mm | 14 | 77% | 32% | 36° | -2° |
| November | 6° | 16° | 107 mm | 15 | 83% | 32% | 26° | -7° |
| December | 4° | 13° | 103 mm | 14 | 85% | 29% | 22° | -8° |
Station: OURENSE, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1972–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Ourense climate questions
How much rain does Ourense get?
Ourense gets 819 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 128 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Ourense?
October is the wettest month in Ourense, with 115 mm. July is the driest, with 16 mm.
How many rainy days does Ourense have a year?
Ourense has about 128 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Ourense?
August is the warmest month in Ourense, with an average high of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Ourense?
January is the coldest month in Ourense, with an average low of 3°C.
What is the record high temperature in Ourense?
Within the available 1972–2026 station history, the record high at the Ourense station is 44°C, set on July 14, 2022. The record low is -8°C, on December 25, 2001.
What is the sunniest month in Ourense?
July is the sunniest month in Ourense, with estimated sunshine of 63% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Ourense?
The first fall freeze in Ourense typically comes around November 28. The last spring freeze is around March 18.
What is the best time to visit Ourense?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May, when daytime highs sit near 21°C.