Weather forecast for the Camino Francés from Sarria in January

As you depart from Sarria, January mornings often present clouds and intermittent rain showers. Temperatures fluctuate between 0°C and 17°C, with rainfall occurring more days than not, reinforcing the predominantly overcast skies. Progressing towards Portomarín, wet weather continues with heavy rain showers interspersed with brief sunny periods. The mercury swings from 1°C to 15°C, maintaining a consistent chill in the air.

In Palas de Rei, the pattern of heavy rain at times persists with occasional sunny intervals. Temperatures stabilize between 0°C and 16°C, maintaining the route’s brisk, damp feel. Towards Arzúa, transient heavy rain showers are predominant, but the sun frequently breaks through, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 15°C.

Continuing to O Pedrouzo, the weather becomes somewhat more predictable, with clouds dominating and occasional heavy rain, interrupted by sunny spells. The thermometer reads between 2°C and 15°C. Finally, as you approach Santiago de Compostela, a mixture of patchy rain and sunny moments prevails. Temperatures hover from -1°C to 14°C, with fog occasionally blanketing the landscape, encapsulating the mystical end of this January journey.