Weather forecast for the Camino de Finisterre in December

In December, the Camino de Finisterre experiences a mix of weather conditions ranging from cold temperatures to periods of rainfall. Typical daytime highs vary with some days reaching between 9°C and 17°C, while at night, temperatures can drop as low as -2°C to 12°C. Precipitation occurs frequently, with some days seeing up to 31 mm of rain, contributing to a generally cloudy atmosphere interspersed with occasional sunny breaks. Areas along the route encounter moderate to heavy rain showers, along with overcast skies and patchy rain on multiple occasions.

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Start date
Dec 12
Start town
Santiago de Compostela
End date
Dec 15
End town
Fisterra
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
4
Total distance
86 km
Daily distance
21.6 km
Average high
12°C
Average low
6°C
Average precipitation
7.2 mm/day

The Camino de Finisterre in December is marked by frequently changing weather, from heavy showers to sunny spells. Initially, in Santiago de Compostela, temperatures range from 6°C to 15°C, with rainy days yielding up to 24 mm of precipitation, creating an overcast start.

Moving towards Negreira, the pattern of moderate rain continues with highs up to 14°C. There are intermittent sunny periods amidst the drizzles, and some nights experience freezing temperatures as low as -1°C.

As travelers reach Olveiroa, daily highs vary between 7°C and 15°C. Here, rain showers are persistent, with one of the wettest days receiving up to 31 mm of rain, alongside periods of mist and overcast conditions.

In Corcubión, the weather teeters between sunny intervals and heavy rain showers, temperatures fluctuating from 5°C at night to 15°C during the day. Clouds dominate, condensing into fog at times.

Finally, in Fisterra, participants encounter a mix of sunny and rainy days, where rainfall peaks at 24 mm. Daytime temperatures hover from 10°C to 17°C, with nights dropping to as low as 2°C, while sporadic rays of sunshine occasionally pierce the clouds.

This overview is for an early December start, walking the standard stages.
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