Weather forecast for the Camino Lebaniego in May

In May, the Camino Lebaniego experiences a variable weather pattern as it traverses through Cantabria and Castile and León. In Cantabria, conditions range from sunny periods to moderate and heavy rain showers with temperatures fluctuating between cool and mild. The region of Castile and León also displays a mix of sun and rain, with temperatures similar to Cantabria. As the pilgrims progress, they should anticipate these changing conditions, including the possibility of clouds and clear skies.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
San Vicente de la Barquera
End date
May 10
End town
Mansilla de las Mulas
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
10
Total distance
215 km
Daily distance
21.5 km
Average high
18°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
2.4 mm/day

Cantabria

Starting in San Vicente de la Barquera, the weather features patchy rain and occasional sunny periods with highs reaching up to 20°C and lows around 7°C on some days. Cades experiences similar variability but with slightly higher temperatures, peaking at 23°C. In Cicera, walkers encounter both sunny days and significant rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 31°C. Potes also shows a mix of sunny spells and moderate rain without significant temperature extremes. By the time travelers reach Espinama, the weather continues to shift between sunny intervals and moderate rainfall, with temperatures generally comfortable.

Castile and León

In Portilla de la Reina, the weather includes both sunny and rainy days, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 23°C. Riaño sees frequent rain showers but also instances of pleasant weather, with temperatures oscillating between 12°C and 22°C. Crémenes showcases overcast skies and rain interspersed with sunny intervals, and temperatures vary between 12°C and 25°C. Cistierna undergoes periods of heavy rain followed by clear skies, maintaining a temperature bracket of 9°C to 25°C. Gradefes follows with diverse conditions, from rain showers to sunshine, with the mercury fluctuating between 9°C and 26°C. Finally, in Mansilla de las Mulas, the pattern holds, with occasional significant rainfall, mixed cloud cover, and warmth in the high 20s°C.

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