Weather forecast for the Camino del Norte in December

In December, Camino del Norte experiences a mix of weather conditions across its regions. Basque Country reports frequent rain showers with temperatures ranging between 0°C and 17°C. Cantabria shows a similar pattern with rain being a common occurrence and temperatures hovering from 4°C to 17°C. While Asturias continues the rainy trend, temperatures span from -2°C to 20°C, offering intermittent sunny spells. Galicia also suggests variable weather, alternating between sunshine and rain, with temperatures fluctuating between -1°C and 21°C.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Irún
End date
Jan 5
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
36
Total distance
812 km
Daily distance
22.5 km
Average high
13°C
Average low
7°C
Average precipitation
4.2 mm/day

Basque Country

Throughout December, Basque Country witnesses a mix of moderate to heavy rain showers along with spells of sunshine. The temperature ranges widely, with highs between 6°C and 17°C and lows cooling considerably at times, dipping to around 0°C. Rainfall varies, with some days reaching over 20 mm.

Cantabria

Cantabria experiences moderate to heavy rainfall dominated by several non-rainy periods. The temperatures during these transitions maintain highs between 5°C and 17°C, and lows from 3°C to 10°C. Notably, certain days witness precipitation surpassing 20 mm, while others record drier conditions.

Asturias

Weather in Asturias is marked by consistent rain, at times heavy, with days of clear skies interspersed. The temperatures peak between 6°C and 20°C while providing a chill with lows potentially dropping to -2°C. Precipitation often remains substantial, with several days recording more than 30 mm.

Galicia

In Galicia, the weather alternates between sunlit days and intense rain showers. High temperatures extend from 5°C to 21°C, with lows ranging from -1°C to 13°C. Rainfall is frequent and can be heavy, with some days recording substantial amounts beyond 30 mm, followed by intervals of clear, dry weather.

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