August on the Camino de Santiago Francés is marked by warm summer temperatures, reaching highs between 19°C and 40°C, with most days alternating between sunny and partly cloudy skies. Rain is sporadic, but when it occurs, it can vary from light showers to moderate downpours, particularly noticeable toward the end of the month. The nights offer a cooler respite, with lows typically ranging from 8°C to 21°C.
Beginning in the Basque region, the weather in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is varied, with sunny mornings warming up to 32°C, followed by occasional rain showers. As you move through Roncesvalles, rain showers persist, coupled with sunshine, and temperatures hover around 28°C.
Arriving in Logroño, the heat becomes more consistent, with long sunny spells and highs of 36°C. However, occasional heavy rain showers remind travelers of the region's unpredictable weather patterns.
Venturing into Castile y León, sunny and clear skies are more frequent as you pass through Burgos and León, with daytime temperatures often reaching the mid to high 30s. Yet, sporadic patchy rain can cool things down briefly. The trek towards Astorga benefits from mostly dry and warm days, but precipitation picks up near Foncebadón, where moderate showers can occur.
As the Camino enters Galicia, conditions become cooler and more overcast, though sunny intervals persist. Triacastela offers a mix of sun and showers, with temperatures rarely exceeding 28°C. Approaching Santiago de Compostela, the weather can feature mist and fog, with moderate rains more prevalent and highs mostly around 30°C, signaling the end of the summer warmth.
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