July weather along the Ruta de la Lana offers a mix of sunny and partly cloudy days, with the occasional patch of rain. Temperatures generally rise from the mid-20s to highs in the 30s, particularly in Valencia and Castile and León regions. Rainfall is sporadic and tends to be light, though certain localities may experience more significant showers. It's a time when the sun predominates, but trekkers should be prepared for brief intermittent showers.
Alicante begins the journey with mostly sunny days and sporadic periods of moderate rain. Temperatures peak around 32°C, while lows hover around 20°C. As the trail progresses to Orito and Petrer, sunny conditions persist, but there's a chance of patchy rain. Villena sees temperatures reach a high of 36°C, with mostly clear skies. Almansa and Alpera receive the heaviest rain around mid-month, with peaks at 36°C and occasional overcasts.
In Alatoz and Casas Ibáñez, the weather shifts with moderate showers, and temperatures soar above 35°C. Moving through Campillo de Altobuey and Monteagudo de las Salinas, sunny spells dominate, although rain showers occur from time to time. Weather in Cuenca and Bascuñana de San Pedro remains clear with temperatures fluctuating between the mid-20s to high 30s.
Villaconejos de Trabaque and Salmerón report a few downpours but largely stay sunny. Viana de Mondéjar experiences periodic rain showers with highs of 40°C. Finally, Cifuentes through Atienza culminates the Valencia stretch with consistent sunshine interspersed with moderate rain showers.
Retortillo de Soria opens with unpredictable weather patterns, featuring intermittent heavy rains amidst sunny intervals. Fresno de Caracena experiences clear skies, except for several light showers. San Esteban de Gormaz enters a rainier spell, while Quinta-narraya maintains drier conditions except for a few patches of rain.
Santo Domingo de Silos observes some of the most volatile weather, alternating between heavy rain and sun. As the journey proceeds to Mecerreyes and Burgos, conditions become steadier with consistent sunny to partly cloudy days. Occasional moderate showers contribute to a diverse weather experience in this final leg, with a temperature range mainly in the 20s and 30s.
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