Weather forecast for the Camino de Madrid in April

In April, the Camino de Madrid experiences varied weather patterns across its regions. Starting in Madrid, the month shows a mix of sunny and partly cloudy days interspersed with rain. As the trail progresses into Castile and León, more variability with heavier rains and moderate temperatures can be expected. The journey concludes in Galicia, which often sees cooler temperatures and frequent rain. The changing weather patterns add an unpredictable element to the journey, requiring readiness for sun, rain, and everything in between.

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Start date
Apr 1
Start town
Madrid
End date
Apr 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
16°C
Average low
5°C
Average precipitation
2.3 mm/day

Madrid

The journey begins in Madrid where April brings a mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Initially, temperatures fluctuate between as high as 24°C and as low as 1°C. Rain is sporadic, with patchy rain and occasional moderate showers. As the trail moves north to Tres Cantos and Manzanares el Real, the weather continues with sunny days sporadically interrupted by heavy rain, with precipitation levels occasionally spiking to 15 mm. Cercedilla experiences a similar pattern, with significant rain showers mixed with sunny intervals.

Castile and León

As the trail enters Segovia, conditions show frequent sunny breaks, with temperatures reaching up to 21°C, along with sporadic rain. Moving towards Santa María la Real de Nieva and Coca, heavier rain seen at times is offset by sunny periods, bringing highs of around 22°C. Alcazarén and Puente Duero experience partly cloudy skies with moderate showers, while Peñaflor de Hornija and Medina de Rioseco see increased rainfall, especially with heavy showers occurring frequently. Further along, in places like Sahagún and Bercianos del Real Camino, the pattern alternates between clear skies and heavy rain, while heading towards León reveals patchy rain with occasional sunny relief.

Galicia

Moving into Galicia, O Cebreiro greets travelers with frequent rain, sometimes heavy, and cooler conditions with temperatures peaking at 25°C. The pattern persists in Triacastela and Sarria, with heavy showers that occasionally clear for brief sunny spells. Reaching Portomarín, the frequent rain showers continue with little respite, carrying through to Palas de Rei where moderate to heavy rain persists. As the trail comes to an end in Santiago de Compostela, the weather reflects the typical Galicia climate, with frequent rain showers and the occasional sunny day to close the walking month.

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