Mondoñedo, Galicia
Provincia de Lugo · Galicia · Spain · 4,508 residents
Mondoñedo
Catedral de Mondoñedo
Castrodouro Castle
Monastery of San Salvador de Lourenzá
Monastery of San Martiño de VilalourenteMondoñedo is a village in Provincia de Lugo, Galicia, Spain, home to around 4,508 people. There are 6 notable places to see in and around town, including Mondoñedo and Catedral de Mondoñedo. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 32 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Mondoñedo, Catedral de Mondoñedo and Castrodouro Castle.
- Best weather from July to September: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 65 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
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Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Mondoñedo and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 32 min away.
Best time to visit Mondoñedo
July to September: the warmest and driest part of the year.
- 13°CJan201 mm
- 14°CFeb101 mm
- 16°CMar115 mm
- 18°CApr74 mm
- 18°CMay115 mm
- 21°CJun137 mm
- 23°CJul63 mm
- 24°CAug79 mm
- 22°CSept113 mm
- 21°COct197 mm
- 17°CNov163 mm
- 14°CDec102 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 7°C | 201 mm | 5 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 6°C | 101 mm | 7 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 8°C | 115 mm | 7 h |
| Apr | 18°C | 10°C | 74 mm | 10 h |
| May | 18°C | 11°C | 115 mm | 10 h |
| Jun | 21°C | 15°C | 137 mm | 9 h |
| Jul | 23°C | 16°C | 63 mm | 10 h |
| Aug | 24°C | 17°C | 79 mm | 9 h |
| Sept | 22°C | 15°C | 113 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | 197 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 11°C | 163 mm | 6 h |
| Dec | 14°C | 7°C | 102 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)65 miles, about 1 h 32 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)67 miles, about 1 h 35 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)52 miles, about 1 h 14 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 42 min without stops.
Mondoñedo is good for
Around Mondoñedo
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Mondoñedo worth visiting?
Yes. Mondoñedo is known for Mondoñedo, Catedral de Mondoñedo and Castrodouro Castle. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Mondoñedo?
July to September, with the warmest and driest part of the year.
How do I get to Mondoñedo from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 32 min by road. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 67 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 42 min.
What is near Mondoñedo?
Ribadeo (18 miles), Lugo (31 miles), Foz (11 miles) and Tapia de Casariego (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.