Weather forecast for the Camino de Madrid in December

In December, the Camino de Madrid exhibits diverse weather conditions as it traverses through various regions. The region of Madrid experiences a mix of sunny and patchy rain days with temperatures ranging from 1°C to 16°C and occasional heavy rain showers. Moving into Castile and León, the weather is more varied with episodes of both rain and snow, while temperatures fluctuate between -16°C and 15°C. Galicia is characterized by frequent rain showers and mild temperatures ranging from 0°C to 18°C, with periods of heavy rainfall, particularly along coastal areas.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Madrid
End date
Dec 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
9°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
2.6 mm/day

Madrid

The trail begins in Madrid, where sunny days intermingle with patches of rain. Temperatures hover between 1°C and 16°C, with occasional heavy rain showers mostly occurring later in the progression. Tres Cantos and Manzanares el Real experience similar conditions with occasional days of moderate rain, especially in Tres Cantos.

Castile and León

As hikers enter Castile and León, the weather becomes more varied. In Segovia and Santa María la Real de Nieva, sunny intervals are mixed with moderate rain times, while Coca experiences heavier showers at times. Passing through Alcazarén and Puente Duero, overcast skies are frequently accompanied by mild rain. León’s weather is particularly changeable, with both snow and rain likely, accompanied by colder temperatures often dropping below zero, notably in Astorga and surrounding areas.

Galicia

Reaching Galicia, the trek is met with heavy rain showers in O Cebreiro and Triacastela. The pattern continues through to Sarria and Portomarín, marked by brief sunny spells amidst moderate rain. As hikers approach Santiago de Compostela, they encounter frequent and often intense rain showers, although sunny intervals offer some reprieve. Here, temperatures generally remain mild, fluctuating from 0°C to 18°C.

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