Weather forecast for the Camino Ignaciano in May

During May, the Camino Ignaciano witnesses varying weather patterns across its regions. The Basque Country experiences frequent rainy spells with temperatures ranging from chilly to mild. Moving into Navarre, the rain continues intermittently, but warmer and sunnier days appear. As pilgrims proceed to La Rioja, there are clear shifts towards sunnier and drier conditions, though sporadic showers still occur. Aragon presents a mix of sunshine and occasional rains, accompanied by a rise in both high and low temperatures. In Catalonia, the weather stabilizes with more sunny days and fewer showers, reaching the highest temperatures along the route.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Loiola
End date
May 27
End town
Manresa
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
27
Total distance
646 km
Daily distance
23.9 km
Average high
22°C
Average low
10°C
Average precipitation
1.8 mm/day

Basque Country

The Basque Country in May is characterized by a mix of sun and rain. Temperatures range from lows of 5°C to highs of 24°C. Notably, the region sees frequent rain events, with the heaviest rainfall reaching up to 35 mm in a day.

Navarre

In Navarre, the weather reflects a transitional phase with both sunny and rainy days. Temperatures gradually rise, with lows around 0°C and highs peaking at 26°C. Rainfall is moderate, with occasional heavy showers reaching up to 23 mm.

La Rioja

La Rioja offers warmer and generally sunnier weather compared to previous regions. High temperatures often surpass 30°C. While there is still some rain, it doesn't match the intensity found earlier in the journey.

Aragon

Weather in Aragon is mostly sunny, with temperatures frequently reaching highs of 34°C. Rain is occasional, with the most significant showers hitting up to 20 mm in certain days.

Catalonia

Catalonia sees the least rainfall and the warmest weather, temperatures frequently climbing beyond 30°C. Sunshine is abundant, providing relief from earlier wetter stages, though isolated showers do occur.

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