Tower of Hercules Torre de Hércules
A Coruña, Spain UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Tower of Hercules is an ancient Roman lighthouse and granite fortified tower located in A Coruña, Spain. This 49-meter-tall monument was built around the year 100 and covers an area of 0.67 km2. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest and driest months to visit are July and August, when daily highs reach about 22 °C and there are about 5 to 7 rainy days. May and June are also warm, with daily highs between 17 °C and 19 °C. The wettest period is from November to December, when there are up to 17 rainy days and daily highs stay between 13 °C and 15 °C. January and February are also cool, with highs around 12 °C or 13 °C and about 14 or 15 rainy days.
A Coruña Airport is 10 km away, and the Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is 54 km away. The site is 510 km from Madrid. The tower is open from 10:00 to 21:00 between June and September, and from 10:00 to 18:00 from October to May. Adult tickets cost €3.09 and child or concession tickets are €1.55, with free entry on Mondays. The site is not wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is December, with about 156 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 123 | 99 | 91 | 105 | 86 | 48 | 38 | 38 | 76 | 150 | 152 | 156 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
