In January, the Camino de Levante presents a diverse weather experience combining sunshine, rain, and cold spells. Valencia tends to have mild temperatures with sporadic rain, while Castilla-La Mancha faces a more variable climate, including cold, freezing rain, and occasional snow. Castilla y León showcases similar variability, with periods of rain or snow, and temperatures often dropping below freezing, especially at night. The weather can change rapidly, demanding hikers' adaptability.
Packing list for Camino routesThe weather throughout January in the Valencian region begins with mild temperatures hovering around the mid-teens. The days are generally sunny with brief intermissions of cloud cover. As the month progresses, there are intermittent moderate rainfalls, particularly noticeable in locales like Xátiva and Moixent, causing slight dips in temperature, with highs reaching up to 23°C and lows dipping to around 5°C.
In Castilla-La Mancha, January starts with sunny and partly cloudy skies in the first half, turning cloudier with increased precipitation towards the middle of the month. Some areas, like Higueruela and Chinchilla de Montearagón, experience snow showers and freezing rain. Highs vary from 16°C at the beginning to around 10°C later on, while lows can plummet to as low as -6°C.
The mountainous areas of Castilla y León experience significant rainfall and sporadic snow showers in January. The lowest temperatures are during these snow events, with some areas like Ávila witnessing dips to -7°C. The region also experiences heavy rains and strong winds creating icy conditions at times. Despite brief sunny intervals, overcast skies are frequent, particularly in locations such as Medina del Campo and Zamora.
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