July unfolds along the Camino de Santiago Francés with a medley of weather patterns. Western stretches often revel in sunlit days, though scattered summer storms might dimple a pilgrim's journey with brief showers. Inland, days can turn scorching, where temperatures soar into the mid-30s °C, demanding resilience. Mornings start cool, in the low teens °C, while afternoons brim with warmth. Occasionally, overcast skies remind pilgrims of the next weather surprise they might encounter on their spiritual trek.
Starting your journey in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the early days in July bring a mix of sun and rain. Clear mornings may transform into cloudy afternoons, often culminating in rain showers. As the route ascends the Pyrenees, temperatures dip slightly, though they remain manageable.
Departing from Roncesvalles into the rolling hills of Navarra, pilgrims might experience an unpredictable sky, with temperatures ranging from pleasant mid-20s °C to cooler days accompanied by gentle rain. The variability continues but unwinds to clearer skies as one approaches Pamplona, where intermittent afternoon showers provide respite.
Entering La Rioja through Puente la Reina, the path typically basks under sunny skies. Golden afternoons with temperatures in the high-20s °C dominate, interspersed by brief cloud cover or light sprinkles. As you approach Logroño, the weather proves accommodating, enhancing the scenic vineyard views.
Upon reaching Castrojeriz, the vast Meseta welcomes with clear skies and climbing temperatures. Highs regularly push into the 30s °C, offering unbroken stretches of sunshine. This stark, open landscape continues to Carrión de los Condes, interrupted only briefly by clouds promising light showers or moderate rainfall.
Crossing into Galicia at O Cebreiro, the terrain shifts, and so does the weather. Mornings often dawn with mist or fog, especially in higher altitudes, but clear progressively to reveal sunny afternoons. Occasional rain keeps the verdant landscape lush. By the time Santiago de Compostela is in sight, the weather restores its gentle, sunny warmth, moist air lending the region its famous emerald hue.
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