Weather forecast for the Camino de Invierno in August

In August, Camino de Invierno experiences diverse weather conditions across its regions. In Castile and León, temperatures vary significantly, with sunny spells and occasional heavy rains. Galicia, on the other hand, witnesses frequent shifts between sunny and cloudy days, accompanied by scattered showers and moderate winds. Temperatures generally remain warm, making the month a period of varied climatic experiences along the route.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Ponferrada
End date
Aug 12
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
12
Total distance
266 km
Daily distance
22.1 km
Average high
27°C
Average low
15°C
Average precipitation
0.7 mm/day

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Castile and León

Starting in Ponferrada, August begins with variable weather, including periods of heavy and patchy rain. Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. As one continues to Las Médulas, sunny days dominate, with occasional cloudy intervals and moderate rain showers. Daily highs reach up to 39°C, while lows settle between 10°C and 21°C.

Galicia

In Galicia, O Barco de Valdeorras enjoys plenty of sunshine with occasional overcast skies. Rainfall remains light, apart from a few heavier showers. Moving to A Rúa de Valdeorras, similar conditions prevail, with intermittent patchy rain. Quiroga's weather is characterized by frequent partly cloudy days and patchy rain, with highs up to 32°C. A Pobra do Brollón experiences a mix of sunny and rainy days, while Monforte de Lemos sees sunny spells interrupted by moderate rain. Chantada's weather includes several heavy rain days amid sunny periods, Rodeiro remains mostly sunny with sporadic rains, and Lalín faces overcast conditions with heavy rain on some days. Silleda and Outeiro transition through cloudy and rainy spells before reaching Santiago de Compostela, where moderate rains are more common later in the month.

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