The Camino del Norte in May encompasses varied weather across the regions it traverses. The Basque Country experiences frequent showers interspersed with sunny intervals, with temperatures ranging from mild lows to moderate highs. As pilgrims move into Cantabria, the rain continues, accompanied by cloudy days and occasional sunny spells, maintaining similar temperature patterns. In Asturias, rainy conditions persist but are mixed with clearer days, allowing temperatures to rise slightly higher. Upon reaching Galicia, walkers encounter a mix of rain and sun with somewhat warmer days, as the trail approaches its conclusion in Santiago de Compostela.
Starting in Irún, expect frequent spells of rain with brief sunny breaks, keeping temperatures between 8°C and 19°C. As you approach San Sebastián, the weather remains a mix of rain showers and clearer skies, with highs peaking at 21°C. Further west, Zarautz and Deba follow a similar pattern of rain interspersed with sunny periods, while venturing to Markina-Xemein reveals a transition into sunnier weather before the rain returns intermittently in areas like Gernika and Bilbao.
The journey through Cantabria starting in Castro Urdiales brings predominantly dry conditions, soon shifting to periods of rain and clouds which continue into Laredo and further to Santander. Regular rain showers punctuate progress through Siegers like Güemes and Comillas, though occasional dry and sunny days provide respite.
Entering Asturias, Colombres offers initial rain showers, but more sun appears as you journey through Llanes and Ribadesella. Despite bouts of heavy rain, particularly in towns such as Colunga, prolonged sunny spells brighten the trail as you approach vibrant stops like Gijón and Avilés, where temperatures slightly increase.
Upon reaching Galicia, Ribadeo marks the onset of alternating rain and sunny days. As you continue from Mondoñedo to Vilalba, clearer skies become more frequent, punctuated by rainfall, particularly in areas like Sobrado dos Monxes. The approach to Santiago de Compostela finalizes with consistent sunshine and diminishing precipitation, providing a good end to the journey.
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