Weather forecast for the Camino Mozárabe from Almería in March

In March, the Camino Mozárabe from Almería experiences a diverse range of weather patterns. The month begins with mild temperatures and sporadic rainfall, with highs ranging from 13°C to 26°C and lows between -4°C to 15°C in the early days. As the trail progresses through various regions, weather conditions shift frequently. Almería and surrounding localities experience sunny to partly cloudy days with occasional rainfall. When moving further inland into Granada and Córdoba, forecasts demonstrate increased variability, featuring both wet and dry periods. Temperatures slightly rise in these regions. Overall, March delivers a mix of sunshine, rain showers, and sporadic colder days, setting a varied backdrop for pilgrims traversing the trail.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Almería
End date
Mar 27
End town
Mérida
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
27
Total distance
609 km
Daily distance
22.5 km
Average high
16°C
Average low
6°C
Average precipitation
2.2 mm/day

Almería

In Almería, the weather is primarily sunny throughout March, with temperatures fluctuating between highs of 13°C to 20°C and lows around 6°C to 11°C. There are a few days with patchy rain, but precipitation remains minimal overall. As walkers move towards Rioja, the weather features a mix of sunny and cloudy days, along with occasional heavy rain showers resulting in a notable wet day with 15 mm of rain.

As the trail continues to Alboloduy, conditions remain variable. While sunshine prevails on several days, moderate rain showers occasionally appear, peaking at 25 mm. Moving into higher elevations towards Abla, the temperatures drop, with highs ranging from 3°C to 16°C and lows dipping below freezing. Relatively heavy rainfall is observed here with up to 16 mm on wettest days.

In Huéneja, the cold winds bring snow flurries and moderate rain mixed with sunny interludes. Temperatures remain cold, particularly in the mornings, with lows between -4°C and 4°C.

Granada

In the region of Granada, including towns like Guadix and Quéntar, March offers a blend of sunny and wet days. Temperature highs reach up to 26°C, but the days can still see precipitation with frequent rain showers sometimes bringing heavier downpours, notably with 41 mm in one rainy episode. Occasional snow showers hint at winter’s lingering presence.

Further along in Pinos Puente and Moclín, dry spells are interspersed with moderate rain showers; hills surrounding this area create a microclimate leading to both sunny and overcast conditions, with varying temperatures from 26°C to lows of 0°C, showing drastic daily changes.

Jaén

In Alcalá la Real and Alcaudete, the March weather is mostly sunny, but rain is not uncommon, with some intense showers leading to over 10 mm of precipitation. Temperatures gradually warm, with highs often reaching low 20s, allowing for somewhat milder conditions as the region transitions towards spring.

Córdoba

Baena and Castro del Río experience predominantly dry and sunny weather, interspersed with the occasional patchy rain. The climate throughout this period is generally warm, with temperatures climbing to 27°C and lows hovering around 5°C to 9°C, making for pleasant walking conditions.

In Córdoba city, similar dry conditions persist with some rain at times; however, overall sunshine dominates the scene. There are days of interrupted walks due to moderate rains around Cerro Muriano.

Badajoz

Hinojosa del Duque and surrounding areas in Badajoz face moderate rain interspersed with clear spells. Movement through Monterrubio de la Serena sees frequent rain showers bringing up to 14 mm on average rainy days, yet interlacing with bright and clear moments.

Subsequent trails towards Don Benito and Mérida observe fluctuating weather patterns; it witnesses clear spells, though rain remains a constant variable. Temperatures swerve from highs near 26°C back to cooler climates, closing the month on a breezy and sunny note.

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