Weather forecast for the Camino de los Faros in August

In August, Camino de los Faros experiences diverse weather conditions. The trail begins in Malpica with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, interspersed with occasional rain showers. As one progresses through locations like Niñóns and Ponteceso, the climate remains varied, with more sunny spells. Moving towards Laxe and Arou, the pattern of sunny and overcast days continues, but rain becomes less frequent. In Camariñas, Muxía, and Nemiña, a similar weather pattern persists, with a few moderate to heavy rain showers. The journey concludes at Faro de Finisterre, where sunny days are frequently interrupted by clouds and brief rain showers. Throughout the trail, temperatures fluctuate between mild and warm, with days seeing a high of up to 36°C in some regions and lows dipping to around 10°C.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Malpica
End date
Aug 8
End town
Faro de Finisterre
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
8
Total distance
196 km
Daily distance
24.5 km
Average high
23°C
Average low
15°C
Average precipitation
0.9 mm/day

Beginning in Malpica, the weather in August starts with sporadic rain showers and mostly sunny spells. Highs reach up to 29°C while lows remain mild at approximately 14-18°C. The path continues to Niñóns, where the skies alternate between partly cloudy and sunny days, with temperatures climbing to highs of 31°C and lows generally around 14-18°C. The chance of rain is minimal, though a few showery days may occur.

In Ponteceso, sunny periods become more consistent, although overcast skies and occasional rain showers can occur, with highs usually around 20-24°C. As hikers move to Laxe, they can expect frequent sunshine interspersed with patchy rain, where temperatures fluctuate between 19°C and 27°C.

Continuing to Arou, the weather remains similar with a mix of cloudy and sunny days, and the mercury occasionally soaring to 32°C. The path takes hikers through Camariñas, where warm and sunny days are accompanied by temperatures that can peak at 32°C, though cool nights are expected.

Onward to Muxía, intermittent showers and overcasts are recorded, but sunny breaks bring warmth with daytime highs nearing 33°C. As the route proceeds through Nemiña, hikers may face more variable weather, with an equal chance of clear skies and moderate rain, and temperatures ranging between 21°C and 36°C during the day.

Finally, the trail concludes at Faro de Finisterre with alternating sunny and partly cloudy periods. Moderate rainfall is possible, yet temperatures maintain their warmth, hitting between 19°C and 35°C, with cooler nights remaining customary throughout the journey.

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