Weather forecast for the Camino de Invierno in December

The weather in December from Ponferrada to Santiago de Compostela along the Camino de Invierno is usually mild and can change often. At the start, the weather is normally cold with temperatures around 7-8°C and can drop to freezing. It can alternate between sunny, cloudy, and rainy.

As you get to Las Médulas and O Barco de Valdeorras, the weather is similar, but rain might get heavier and it may also freeze lightly.

In A Rúa de Valdeorras, you could see more snow along with sun and clouds. Rain is a bit more common here, but the temperature stays roughly the same.

From Quiroga to A Pobra do Brollón, the weather gets a bit warmer, with temperatures reaching 12-13°C. It can be rainy and cloudy here.

As you travel from Monforte de Lemos to Lalín, expect more rain. The weather can be cloudy or sunny, but there is a good chance of heavy rain showers.

Lastly, in Silleda and then towards Santiago de Compostela, the weather continues to change, with increased chances of rain. The weather stays around 12-14°C in the day, falling to 5-8°C at night. It can be sunny, cloudy, or rainy. Prepare for any weather as you get closer to the end of your journey.

Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Ponferrada
End date
Dec 12
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
12
Total distance
263 km
Daily distance
21.9 km
Average high
11°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
4.2 mm/day

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