July on the Camino Francés from Sarria is marked by variable weather patterns. The month sees a mix of overcast skies and sunny intervals, with temperatures reaching highs of up to 35°C at times. Rain is intermittent, occurring as showers or heavier downpours, particularly around valleys and elevations. While rain can be more prevalent at the start of the journey, dry spells grow more frequent toward the end, providing clearer skies. Night temperatures are generally cooler, offering some relief from the daytime heat. Travelers should be prepared for everything from gentle mists to brief, intense rains.
As you embark on the Camino Francés from Sarria, expect predominantly overcast days with occasional heavy rain. Daily highs fluctuate around 18°C to 26°C, with some afternoons warming under cloud cover. As you progress to Portomarín, the weather alternates between overcast and periods of sunshine, though rain can still occur, particularly in heavier bouts. Temperatures moderate during the day, reaching around 27°C, providing a warm walk before potential evening showers.
Continuing to Palas de Rei, the journey offers some respite with mostly sunny days, intermixed with cloudy skies and occasional light rain. Daytime temperatures can spike to 28°C, while nights remain comfortably cool. Approaching Arzúa, the weather becomes more unpredictably patchy, jostling between sunny spells and cloudy periods, with the possibility of moderate rain.
Upon reaching O Pedrouzo, the skies clear intermittently, allowing bursts of sun but not without patches of rain, particularly earlier in the mornings. Daytime warmth may peak at 28°C, but short rain showers disrupt the sun-drenched paths. Arriving in Santiago de Compostela often coincides with a mix of partly cloudy to overcast conditions. The temperatures can sometimes soar to 35°C under clear skies but be prepared for cooler days and the chance of afternoon rain, creating a dramatic finale to the journey.
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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