Weather forecast for the Camino Mozárabe from Málaga in April

In April, the Camino Mozárabe from Málaga offers a diverse weather experience. As walkers journey through Andalusia and into Extremadura, they encounter a mix of sunny days, clouds, and occasional rainfall. Temperatures frequently vary, with highs generally ranging from 13°C to 33°C, and lows between 3°C to 15°C. Rain showers occur sporadically, sometimes intensifying to moderate or heavy rain, especially in more exposed areas. Wind conditions vary but are generally mild. This month provides a refreshing blend of warmth and sporadic rain, making it an engaging time for trekking through these regions.

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Start date
Apr 1
Start town
Málaga
End date
Apr 21
End town
Mérida
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
21
Total distance
465 km
Daily distance
22.1 km
Average high
20°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
1.5 mm/day

Andalusia

The trail begins in Málaga, which presents a mixture of sunny days and sporadic rain showers with temperatures ranging from 17°C in the mornings to 26°C in the afternoons. Heading north, Almogía experiences similar conditions with occasional moderate to heavy rain and highs fluctuating up to 23°C. Villanueva de la Concepción features periods of heavy rain contrasted by sunny intervals, with temperatures peaking at 23°C. The path through Antequera and Villanueva de Algaidas displays alternating sun and cloudiness, with temperatures ranging between 12°C and 23°C. Further along to Encinas Reales, the climate stabilizes with occasional mild showers and highs reaching 25°C. Moving into towns like Lucena and Doña Mencía, walkers will encounter predominantly sunny weather, with intermittent light rain, highs wandering around 29°C, and lows down to 6°C. As the journey proceeds through Baena, Castro del Río, and Santa Cruz, mostly sunny stretches with occasional patchy rain arise, temperatures occasionally peaking to 28°C. Approaching Córdoba, the weather clears with frequent sunny spells, though episodes of heavy showers may occur. Cerro Muriano has sunny conditions alongside some cloudy patches, peaking temperatures at 29°C.

Citing the passage through Villaharta, occasional light rain merges into sunny spells, with maximum readings around 30°C. The last few towns in Andalusia, such as Alcaracejos and Hinojosa del Duque, experience brief periods of moderate to heavy rain initially, followed by breaks of sunlight, capturing highs of up to 27°C.

Extremadura

Reaching Extremadura, Monterrubio de la Serena greets walkers with patchy rain and stretches of sunshine, temperatures varying between 13°C and 28°C. Castuera provides a similarly mixed narrative, where clouds and intermittent rain showers prevail, eventually giving way to sunny skies, temperatures hitting 28°C. Campanario exhibits a contrasting pattern of significant rain showers and clearer intervals, peaking at 29°C. Traversing Don Benito and Torrefresneda, sunny periods balance the occasional heavy showers, maintaining highs up to 30°C. The route concludes in Mérida with a blend of sunny moments and patchy rain, the region wrapping up the journey with highs near 24°C.

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