April unfolds with varying weather along the Camino Francés from Sarria. Mornings can be cool, dipping to 0°C, while afternoons may warm up to 28°C on sunnier days. Rain is interspersed throughout, with showers transforming into heavier rainfall as fronts pass, especially early and late in the month. Sunshine peeks through sporadically, offering perfect walking days in between more overcast or rainy spells, marking a dynamic climatic experience for pilgrims.
Starting in Sarria, April brings a mix of sunny days and moderate rain showers. Early morning temperatures can be chilly, occasionally dropping to -1°C, while daytime highs fluctuate between 8°C and 25°C. Rainfall varies, with some days seeing no precipitation and others encountering moderate showers, accumulating to 21 mm on the rainiest day.
Continuing to Portomarín, the weather story remains varied with alternating sunny and overcast conditions. Temperatures range from lows of -1°C to highs of 23°C. Heavy rain appears intermittently, shifting the landscape momentarily from dry to wet under 7.8 mm to 11.7 mm of rain on certain days.
As walkers head to Palas de Rei, the weather follows a similar pattern with periods of overcast skies and bursts of moderate rain showers. Temperatures hover between 8°C and 19°C during the day. Rain is frequent but not overwhelming, with daily accumulation topping at 11.5 mm, ensuring trails remain challenging.
In Arzúa, pilgrims experience predominantly overcast conditions broken by sunny spells. Daily highs oscillate between 8°C and 20°C, and while rain is prevalent with occasional heavy showers dropping up to 13.8 mm in a day, it often recedes enough to allow for dry stretches.
In O Pedrouzo, the climate features partly cloudy skies with sporadic sunshine. Temperatures are balanced between 10°C and 22°C, catering for comfortable hiking conditions. Rain maintains its presence, especially toward the end, with 17.0 mm showers, making parts of the day wet and refreshingly cool.
The journey concludes in Santiago de Compostela with a mixture of sunny and rainy days. Pilgrims might feel warm under highs of 28°C or find respite in the cool early mornings with minima at 0°C. Periods of moderate and heavy rain, peaking at 20.6 mm, punctuate the routine, rounding off a diverse April trek.
Starting two weeks before your Camino begins, we’ll email you an updated weather forecast for each day of your journey, based on the newest data. Stay prepared for whatever the trail may bring!
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