In May, the Camino de Madrid features varied weather conditions across its diverse regions. Starting in Madrid, conditions range from sunny to patchy rain, with temperatures fluctuating between mild and occasionally warm. As the route progresses into Castile and León, the weather presents a mixture of sunny days and moderate rain showers, with temperature variations reflecting the transition from spring to early summer. Galicia, marking the final stretch, experiences more frequent rain, including heavy showers, amidst sunny intervals, reflecting its lush landscape.
In Madrid, the weather through May involves a range of conditions. Early on, sunny days give way to patchy rain, with peak temperatures reaching as high as 28°C and lows dipping to 3°C. As hikers move to Tres Cantos and Manzanares el Real, they encounter both sunny skies and moderate rain at times, creating an unpredictable but mild climate, with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 29°C.
Cercedilla continues the pattern with occasional light freezing rain dissipating into sunny spells. The cool mountain air keeps highs around 17°C, while the colder mornings can dip just below freezing.
In Segovia, sunny spells interspersed with heavy rain define the region's character, with temperatures from 11°C to 25°C. Santa María la Real de Nieva shows similar variability with sunny forecasts interrupted by substantial showers and highs reaching 25°C.
From Coca to Puente Duero, the forecast becomes more unpredictable with persistent clouds and showers. The region balances patches of sun with significant rainfall, temperatures moderate from 11°C to 29°C.
Further into regions like Medina de Rioseco, significant rain with intervals of sun maintains cooler temperatures and consistency in daily conditions, indicating a mild shift from early spring.
León and Astorga see sunny dominance briefly halted by moderate rain showers, fluctuating between 10°C and 27°C, especially later in the month. As the path ascends to mountainous areas, the chance of precipitation increases, and temperatures remain moderate.
Upon reaching O Cebreiro and Triacastela, frequent showers with heavy rainfall interspersed with sunny breaks become the norm, and temperatures, while cooler, hover around a mild range of 12°C to 31°C.
Sarria and Portomarín exhibit heavy and moderate rainfall with temperatures staying in the comfortable range of 13°C to 30°C. The weather fosters verdant landscapes synonymous with the region.
Toward the pilgrimage's end, Arzúa, O Pedrouzo, and Santiago de Compostela experience consistently heavy showers alternating with sunshine. Santiago marks the finale with fog and rain giving way to some of the brightest days, as temperatures peak at a warm 28°C.
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