In January, the Cammino Materano experiences a mixed range of weather conditions. The temperatures vary with highs reaching up to 17°C and lows dropping to -5°C. Rain showers and moderate rainfall occur intermittently, punctuated by sunny spells and overcast days. The trail encounters occasional freezing rain and patchy snow, particularly in higher elevations. The fluctuating weather conditions along the trail create a dynamic and challenging environment for hikers during this winter month.
The journey along the Cammino Materano begins in Bari where the weather is quite variable. There are sunny days with high temperatures reaching 17°C, but these are occasionally interrupted by moderate rain showers with precipitation peaking at 8.9 mm. As walkers move to Bitetto, the weather features overcast days juxtaposed with sunlit intervals, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 17°C. Although most days are dry, heavy rain can appear, accompanied by up to 5.2 mm of rainfall.
Continuing to Cassano Delle Murge, the weather shows a similar pattern of sunshine and moderate showers. The temperatures vary between 6°C and 15°C, with rainfall reaching 15.2 mm on wettest days. In Santeramo In Colle, more frequent cloudy and rainy spells are observed, but temperatures remain mild, ranging from 7°C to 16°C. The influence of rain diminishes as the trail progresses towards Altamura where sunny periods become more frequent, despite occasional heavy rain episodes.
Entering Gravina In Puglia, the weather starts to show signs of wintry precipitation with patchy snow and rain, and temperatures ranging from 1°C to 15°C. As hikers advance to Picciano, light rain showers replace snow, but freezing conditions can still be encountered, with lows dipping to -3°C. Finally, reaching Matera, the climate steadies with sunny days prominent, yet sporadic showers continue to surface. Here, temperatures fluctuate between 3°C and 16°C, marking the end of the weather journey on the Cammino Materano.
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