Weather forecast for the Camino de Invierno in April

In April, the Camino de Invierno experiences a varied climate across its regions. Castile and León sees cooler temperatures with possibilities of rain, while Galicia presents a mix of sunny and rainy days. Temperatures fluctuate widely during the month, with highs ranging from 8°C to 29°C and lows from -4°C to 12°C. Rainfall is common, with certain days receiving heavy showers, especially in Galicia. Both sunshine and overcast conditions alternate, offering a diverse weather pattern for travelers.

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Start date
Apr 1
Start town
Ponferrada
End date
Apr 12
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
12
Total distance
263 km
Daily distance
21.9 km
Average high
16°C
Average low
5°C
Average precipitation
3.7 mm/day

Castile and León

In Ponferrada, early April features sunny days with occasional patchy rain. Temperatures range from 8°C to 20°C, with lows as cold as -4°C. Rainfall is generally light, but heavier showers occur sporadically. Las Médulas experiences similar weather patterns, with moderate rain and overcast skies along with sunny interludes. Temperatures here also vary, reaching highs of 21°C and dipping to lows of -4°C.

Galicia

In O Barco de Valdeorras, the weather alternates between partly cloudy and rainy days, with temperatures peaking at 21°C. Rain showers are frequent, particularly heavy on certain days. As you progress to A Rúa de Valdeorras and Quiroga, the pattern continues with sunny spells interrupted by rain showers. Quiroga sees temperatures from 10°C to 22°C.

Moving to A Pobra do Brollón, warm sunny days reach up to 28°C, though rain showers are not uncommon. Monforte de Lemos experiences a mixture of cloudy and sunny days, with rain more prevalent towards the latter part of the stay. In Chantada and Rodeiro, the weather stays varied, ranging from 11°C to 29°C, with heavy rain showers mixed with sunny periods.

In the final stretch through Lalín, Silleda, Outeiro, and Santiago de Compostela, the weather remains changeable. Lalín experiences frequent showers, while sunny periods also appear. Temperatures in Santiago de Compostela range from 11°C to 27°C, with overcast and rainy conditions interspersed with sunnier days.

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