In August, the Camino del Norte experiences varied weather patterns across its regions. While temperatures can reach as high as 37°C, lows may drop to 9°C. Rainfall is common, with sporadic showers throughout the month, reaching up to 30.6mm in a day in some areas. Cloud cover frequently transitions between sunny and overcast skies, contributing to the trail's dynamic weather. Sunlit days punctuate stretches of rain, offering both bright and rainy conditions as pilgrims progress along the path. Contrary winds are not commonly noted, maintaining a generally stable atmosphere for walkers.
Starting in Irún, the trail experiences intermittent rainfall, with highs reaching 31°C and lows settling around 16°C. As trekkers move to San Sebastián, the weather continues with occasional heavy showers, keeping the air cool between 19°C and 29°C. Zarautz provides more sunny spells amidst cloudy intervals, whereas Deba is marked by sunnier days yet shifts to heavy rain on select days. Markina-Xemein and Gernika see similar unsettled conditions, with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 30°C.
In Castro Urdiales, the weather stays mostly clear, with patchy rain appearing sporadically. Travelers in Laredo experience sun interspersed with heavy downpours. Güemes and Santander display sunny intermissions despite occasional rain showers, particularly significant in Santander, where rainfall reaches up to 19.6mm. In Santillana del Mar, the weather varies from sun to cloud, while Comillas sees similar alternating conditions.
Transitioning to Colombres and Llanes, the coastal weather remains mostly sunny, with temperatures between 19°C and 28°C. In Ribadesella, the outlook shifts with more frequent heavy rain showers. Colunga and Villaviciosa host clear skies, while Gijón sees damp days early in August. Avilés provides mostly sunny days despite periodic showers, and Muros de Nalón echoes this pattern.
The path progresses into Ribadeo, revealing moderate rain spells and scattered clouds. Passing through Gondán and Mondoñedo, the weather continues to display variances with periods of heavy showers up to 23.9mm. Approaching Santiago de Compostela, the weather dominates with both sunny and significant rainy spells, with occasional thunder possible, concluding the month under partly cloudy to clear skies.
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