Weather forecast for the Camino de Invierno in January

In January, the Camino de Invierno presents varied weather across its regions, starting with Castile and León and moving into Galicia. Castile and León experiences chilly temperatures with highs around 14°C and lows often dropping below freezing. The region sees frequent rainfall, alternating between overcast and sunnier days. Moving into Galicia, temperatures remain cool but slightly milder with highs up to 16°C and lows near 1°C. Galicia experiences significant rainfall with heavy rain showers interspersed with occasional dry and sunny spells.

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Start date
Jan 1
Start town
Ponferrada
End date
Jan 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
9°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
4.3 mm/day

Castile and León

In Castile and León, temperatures range from highs of 14°C to lows of -4°C throughout January. The weather is characterized by frequent overcast skies, with intermittent sunshine. Rainfall is common, with occasional heavy showers, contributing to wet days and accumulation reaching up to 28 mm. Clear days are rare but provide brief sunny breaks amidst the dominant clouds.

Galicia

In Galicia, January brings slightly warmer days compared to Castile and León, with temperatures peaking at 16°C and lows generally around 1°C. The region is marked by heavy rainfall, especially in places like Santiago de Compostela where precipitation can reach as high as 44 mm. Despite frequent heavy rain showers and overcast conditions, there are moments of sunshine and drier intervals, creating a varied weather pattern throughout the month.

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