In May, the Camino de Invierno experiences varied weather across the regions of Castile and León and Galicia. Temperatures fluctuate, with highs ranging from 11°C to 29°C and lows between -1°C and 14°C. Rainfall is frequent, with some days experiencing heavy showers, while others remain dry and sunny. The weather can transition from cloudy and overcast conditions to bright sunny periods within the same region, reflecting the changing patterns typical of late spring. This diversity in weather necessitates flexibility and preparation for different conditions as one traverses the path.
Throughout May, Ponferrada and Las Médulas experience fluctuations in temperature and precipitation. Ponferrada sees cloudy days with occasional moderate or heavy rain showers and temperatures ranging from 9°C to 23°C. Rainfall varies significantly, reaching up to 12.5 mm on some days but remaining minimal on others. Conversely, Las Médulas often enjoys sunny weather but also encounters occasional heavy rain. Temperatures here range from 11°C to 28°C, with rainfall peaking at 3.8 mm on rainy days.
In Galicia, from O Barco de Valdeorras to Santiago de Compostela, the weather is notably diverse. O Barco de Valdeorras experiences mostly sunny days, but heavy rain can occur, especially at the start of the month, with precipitation reaching 12.0 mm. Temperatures fluctuate between 8°C and 28°C. Similarly, A Rúa de Valdeorras sees significant rain, particularly on days with showers reaching up to 25.4 mm, while sunny intervals keep temperatures between 8°C and 26°C. Quiroga and nearby localities have a blend of overcast skies, sunny periods, and moderate rain, with the heaviest precipitation at 15.3 mm on wet days, temperatures spanning from 10°C to 20°C.
Further along, A Pobra do Brollón to Monforte de Lemos alternates between moderate or heavy rain and sunny days. Rainfall levels vary, reaching 24.2 mm in the heaviest showers in Monforte de Lemos. These areas experience temperatures ranging from 10°C to 28°C. In Chantada and Rodeiro, heavy showers prevail at times, with peak rainfall at 20.8 mm in Chantada and temperatures fluctuating between 9°C and 30°C.
In Lalín and Silleda, heavy rain showers are common early in May, with high precipitation levels reaching above 20 mm on occasion. Temperatures in these regions range from 11°C to 26°C. Outeiro experiences a mix of sunny days and periods of heavy rain, with temperatures spanning from 11°C to 26°C and rainfall reaching 22.6 mm during the wettest periods. Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, the weather shifts between periods of heavy rain and sunny intervals with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 29°C and rainfall peaking at 19.0 mm. Throughout Galicia, weather variability is a notable feature with differing conditions day-to-day.
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