Weather forecast for the Camino de Invierno in March

In March, the Camino de Invierno sees a variety of weather patterns in its two main regions: Castile and León, and Galicia. Castile and León experiences frequent rainfall with temperatures ranging from chilly lows around -8°C to milder highs up to 15°C. In Galicia, the climate is slightly more temperate, with frequent rain showers and occasional sunny spells, while temperatures vary greatly from 0°C to 22°C. Both regions encounter a mix of cloudy and sunny days, with Galicia often seeing heavier rainfall.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Ponferrada
End date
Mar 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
12°C
Average low
3°C
Average precipitation
5.1 mm/day

Castile and León

Throughout March in Castile and León, weather conditions vary with frequent bouts of rain. Ponferrada records moderate to heavy rain showers with temperatures fluctuating between -8°C and 15°C. Las Médulas sees similar conditions, where patchy rain is common, and occasionally heavier downpours occur, accompanied by temperatures climbing to 17°C but dipping to as low as -7°C.

Galicia

In Galicia, O Barco de Valdeorras experiences a mix of sunny and rainy days, with moderate rain showers and temperatures ranging from -5°C to an occasional warm high of 16°C. As one progresses through Galicia, locales such as A Rúa de Valdeorras and Quiroga continue this pattern, where overcast skies give way to periods of sunshine followed by heavy rain some days. Temperatures here generally stay between 0°C and 15°C. Further in, places like Monforte de Lemos and Chantada witness warmer high temperatures nearing 21°C, though rains remain abundant. Rodeiro, Lalín, and Silleda alternate between sunny spells and substantial rain, with temperatures just as fluctuating. Towards the end of the Camino, Santiago de Compostela typically experiences a clearer day onset, yet heavy showers can surprise, with a temperature range from 6°C to a pleasant 19°C.

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