Weather forecast for the Camino de Madrid in October

In October, the Camino de Madrid experiences varied weather conditions across its different regions. In the region of Madrid, temperatures range from comfortable highs in the mid-20s Celsius to cooler nights in the teens. There are several sunny days with minimal precipitation, although a few days see brief rain showers. In Castile and León, diverse weather patterns emerge with fluctuations in temperature and moderate rainfall. As the route enters Galicia, the weather tends to be wetter, with frequent rain showers and occasional heavy rain episodes, accompanied by milder temperatures ranging from low to mid-teens.

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Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Madrid
End date
Oct 29
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
29
Total distance
684 km
Daily distance
23.6 km
Average high
19°C
Average low
10°C
Average precipitation
3.1 mm/day

Madrid

Starting in Madrid, the weather is mostly sunny with temperatures reaching the mid-20s °C. Some days are partly cloudy, but rain is infrequent. Tres Cantos similarly enjoys sunny and partly cloudy days, with one notable day of heavy rain. In Manzanares el Real, the weather continues to fluctuate between sunny spells and occasional rain showers. Cercedilla sees a mix of sunny days and heavier rain showers, especially mid-way through the observation.

Castile and León

In Segovia, the climate is predominantly sunny with some bouts of rain. On reaching Santa María la Real de Nieva, an increasing variety of weather is observed, with occasional patchy rain. Coca experiences a mix of sun and partly cloudy skies, though there's a notable spike in rainfall later. As the route advances through Alcazarén, Puente Duero, and Peñaflor de Hornija towards Medina de Rioseco, rain showers are scattered, providing brief interruptions to mostly sunny conditions.

Further along in Cuenca de Campos, the weather becomes varied with overcast skies accompanying episodes of heavy rain. Santervás de Campos witnesses sunnier spells, interjected by occasional heavy rain. Past Sahagún, an alternating pattern of sun and rain persists, with some days experiencing significant downpours. The progression through towns like Bercianos del Real Camino, Mansilla de las Mulas, and León sees moments of clear skies followed by consistent moderate to heavy showers. As walkers reach Astorga and Foncebadón, the weather remains unpredictable, featuring both sunshine and periodic heavy rains.

Galicia

Upon reaching O Cebreiro, the weather transforms into a more rain-prone climate, with frequent showers and occasional sunny breaks. Triacastela experiences consistent rainfall, with only brief sunny intervals. At Sarria and Portomarín, rain continues with intermittent heavier downpours, maintaining cool temperatures. As the route approaches Palas de Rei and Arzúa, heavy rain becomes more common. The final stretch to Santiago de Compostela features sporadic rain showers, with milder temperatures and occasional sunny days.

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