Weather forecast for the Camino de Finisterre in January

In January, the Camino de Finisterre experiences a mix of overcast and sunny days, with frequent rain showers. Temperatures generally range from a few degrees above freezing at night to mild highs during the day. Rainfall varies significantly, with some days remaining dry while others witness heavy precipitation.

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Start date
Jan 12
Start town
Santiago de Compostela
End date
Jan 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
10°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
6.1 mm/day

The start of January in Santiago de Compostela features a combination of overcast skies and moderate to heavy rain showers. Several days experience substantial rainfall, exceeding 20 mm, and temperatures ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of -1°C.

In the next stage at Negreira, the weather continues with periods of heavy rain at times, followed by clearer, sunnier intervals. Highs hover around 14°C while lows can fall to 0°C. Rainfall is quite varied, with some days receiving over 30 mm.

As trekkers move to Olveiroa, they encounter more moderate rain and occasional sunny breaks. Temperatures fluctuate between 15°C and 2°C, with rain tapering off gently toward the later part of the stage.

Approaching Corcubión, partly cloudy conditions are interspersed with bouts of heavy rain, keeping temperatures moderate with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C.

Finally, in Fisterra, trekkers end with a mix of overcast and sunny conditions, while experiencing intermittent heavy rain showers. Daily temperatures range from 7°C to 14°C.

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