Vigo
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Vigo month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vigo are typically June, July and September, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), January the coldest (average low 5°C), and October the wettest (about 248 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8 | 5.4 | 219 | 5.8 |
| February | 14.4 | 6.2 | 169 | 7.3 |
| March | 15.2 | 6.8 | 191 | 8.2 |
| April | 17.7 | 8.8 | 171 | 10.1 |
| May | 20.3 | 11.3 | 116 | 11.4 |
| June | 22.4 | 14.1 | 80 | 12.3 |
| July | 25.9 | 16.0 | 21 | 13.1 |
| August | 26.3 | 16.2 | 30 | 11.9 |
| September | 23.4 | 14.3 | 86 | 10.2 |
| October | 20.4 | 12.3 | 248 | 7.6 |
| November | 15.7 | 8.9 | 228 | 6.2 |
| December | 13.7 | 6.7 | 236 | 5.7 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1585
Francis Drake attacked the city twice – in 1585 he made a successful descent on the city gathering supplies and in 1589, during an unsuccessful attack by the English Armada, Drake raided the city and temporarily occupied it, burning many buildings.
- Documented history · 1656
As a result, the city's walls were built in 1656 in the reign of Philip IV of Spain.
- Documented history · 1702
In 1702, the Battle of Vigo Bay occurred, and in 1719, because a Spanish fleet which departed from Vigo attempted to invade Scotland in support of the Jacobites, the city was occupied for ten days by a British force.
- Documented history · 1808
In 1808, the French Army annexed Spain to the Napoleonic Empire, although Vigo remained unconquered until January, 1809.
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01 · OverviewVigo, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Vigo took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Vigo
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Vigo
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Vigo
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Vigo
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Vigo
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Vigo
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vigo
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01 · Q&AWhere is Vigo located and what are its coordinates?
Vigo is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 42.2328, -8.7226 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Vigo?
Vigo has a recorded population of approximately 293,642 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone (EUR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Vigo?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Vigo include es-ES, ca, gl, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Vigo?
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