Weather forecast for the Camino del Mar in May

May on the Camino del Mar brings a mix of weather patterns, with fluctuating temperatures and varying precipitation levels. Throughout the month, travelers can expect partly cloudy skies interspersed with patchy rain, moderate rain showers, and occasional sunny days. Temperature highs generally span from the mid-teens to low twenties degrees Celsius, while lows vary from single digits to the low teens. The weather often alternates between dry spells and significant rain showers, making for dynamic weather conditions along the trail.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Ribadeo
End date
May 12
End town
Ferrol
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
12
Total distance
273 km
Daily distance
22.8 km
Average high
17°C
Average low
11°C
Average precipitation
3.3 mm/day

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In Ribadeo, the weather kicks off with a mix of cloudy and sunny intervals, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to as high as 21°C. Precipitation is inconsistent, with dry spells followed by moderate rain showers.

In San Cosme de Barreiros, conditions are similar, featuring both sunny days and heavy rain, with highs hitting up to 23°C. Rainfall is sporadic, contributing to the temperamental nature of the weather.

Moving to Fazouro, sunny intervals are juxtaposed with moderate to heavy rains, with temperature highs peaking at 27°C, while lows hover around 6°C to 14°C.

In San Ciprian, the skies fluctuate between partly cloudy and overcast, with occasional heavy rain showers. Temperatures rise to 26°C on the warmer days.

Further along in Viveiro, the weather remains varied, showing sunshine mixed with showers and temperatures up to 22°C, backing vibrant weather diversity.

O Vicedo presents patchy rain and moderate showers, occasionally breaking into sunny spells with temperatures reaching 24°C, while rain and sun continue to switch off.

Porto de Espasante offers more of the mixed weather pattern, with periods of sunshine and rain and highs at 24°C, ensuring lively changes in conditions.

Weather in Cariño oscillates between overcast, rain showers, and sunny intervals, with temperatures varying between 15°C and 25°C.

San Andrés de Teixido sees moderate to heavy rain showers alongside sunny days, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 22°C.

In Cedeira, expect a mix of rain showers and sunny breaks, with variable temperatures peaking at 22°C, as the weather zigzags between wet and dry.

Valdoviño and Covas experiences similar patterns of patchy rain and sunshine throughout the day, with highs around 24°C.

Finally, Ferrol embodies the month's variability with both dry periods and significant rain showers, the conditions making a final statement with temperatures in the range of 13°C to 24°C.

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