Weather forecast for the Camino de Madrid in August

In August, the Camino de Madrid unfolds across distinct regions, experiencing varied weather. Madrid enjoys warm and sunny days, with occasional heavy rain and highs up to 39°C. Moving to Castile and León, the region sees a mix of sunny days and sporadic showers, with temperatures varying widely, sometimes dropping to 10°C. Finally, Galicia is characterized by more frequent rain and overcast conditions, especially as one approaches Santiago de Compostela, with temperatures mostly staying below 30°C.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Madrid
End date
Aug 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
29°C
Average low
15°C
Average precipitation
0.5 mm/day

Madrid

August begins with a hot and mostly sunny stretch in Madrid, where temperatures fluctuate between 29°C and 39°C, with minimums around 16°C to 25°C. While sunshine dominates, a few days bring heavy rain and cloud cover, but these are rare and precipitation often measures under 3 mm.

Castile and León

As one enters Castile and León, sunny intervals are mixed with significant rainfall events, especially in towns like Segovia and Sahagún. Highs reach up to 36°C but can dip to 19°C. Rain varies considerably, with some days experiencing over 9 mm, leading to cloudy skies and occasional heavy rain showers.

Galicia

Approaching Galicia, the weather becomes considerably wetter with frequent overcast days. While temperatures remain moderate, ranging from 17°C to 36°C, the presence of regular rain showers and thunderstorms increases, particularly near Triacastela and Sarria, where precipitation occasionally surges past 14 mm. As travelers near Santiago de Compostela, cooler and more frequent rain becomes common, with persistent clouds and fog dominating the forecast.

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