In May, the Camino de Santiago Francés features a diverse range of weather conditions as it traverses Spanish regions. In Navarre, the weather varies from sunny to wet, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 28°C and moderate rainfall. La Rioja sees alternating sunshine and rain showers, with temperatures between 13°C and 28°C. Castile and León offers sunny days interspersed with rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 6°C to 32°C. Galicia experiences a mix of sunshine and heavy rain, with temperatures fluctuating from 5°C to 32°C. Overall, pilgrims encounter varying climatic conditions with moderate to heavy precipitation and sunny intervals.
In Navarre, May starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port with frequent rainy days and temperatures ranging from 12°C to 22°C, followed by periods of sunshine and heavy rain towards Roncesvalles. The weather in Zubiri sees similar conditions, with sporadic rain showers. As pilgrims reach Pamplona, they encounter both cloudy and sunny days, with temperatures reaching up to 26°C. The trail continues to Puente la Reina and Estella, where the weather alternates between sunny spells and rain showers. By Los Arcos, the mix of sunny and rainy weather continues with highs reaching 26°C.
In Logroño, sunny days intersperse with heavy rain showers, with temperatures reaching up to 28°C. The weather remains variable through Nájera, displaying sunny spells and periods of heavy rain. Upon arrival in Santo Domingo de la Calzada, the pattern persists, offering both sunshine and sudden rain showers, with highs peaking at 28°C.
The journey through Belorado and San Juan de Ortega is marked by alternating rainy and sunny days, with temperatures climbing to 29°C. In Burgos, sunny days are frequently interrupted by moderate rain showers. This pattern continues through Hornillos del Camino and Castrojeriz, where periods of sun give way to rain showers. From Frómista to Carrión de los Condes, pilgrims encounter both sunshine and heavy rains, with mild temperatures. As they progress through villages like Terradillos de los Templarios and Bercianos del Real Camino, sunny days dominate, but are interrupted by substantial rain showers. The weather remains unpredictable in León, alternating between sun and heavy rainfall, with temperatures soaring to 32°C.
Approaching Galicia, from O Cebreiro, weather conditions shift to a mixture of sun and moderate rain, with highs up to 32°C. In Triacastela and Sarria, frequent rain showers are encountered alongside sunny intervals. As the trail continues through Portomarín to Palas de Rei, pilgrims face sunny conditions with occasional heavy showers. The path through Arzúa to O Pedrouzo sees precipitation interruptions amid sunny days. Finally, on reaching Santiago de Compostela, the weather alternates between sunshine and heavy rain, marking the end of a journey with varied weather experiences.
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