In May, the Camino Mozárabe from Málaga experiences a variety of weather conditions as it traverses diverse landscapes from Andalusia to Extremadura. The beginning of the month brings warmer temperatures, mostly sunny skies, and sporadic rain showers along the initial stages. Moving deeper into the month and the path, walkers might encounter a mix of partly cloudy days, sudden downpours, and rising temperatures, especially as they approach the central sections. By the month’s end, the trail sees a trend towards predominantly sunny days, with temperatures continuing to climb, making for warmer conditions as the journey moves towards Extremadura.
Starting in Málaga, May tends to be mostly sunny with the occasional partly cloudy day and light rain showers. Temperatures range widely, typically reaching highs of 27°C and lows around 14°C. Moving to Almogía, the sunny trend continues, though the region sees heavier rains around certain days, leading to considerable precipitation on the wettest days.
As the pilgrimage route progresses through Villanueva de la Concepción and Antequera, the weather remains generally sunny, with intermittent bouts of rain. Highs can touch 30°C, while rain showers in these areas can vary from brief to substantial.
In Lucena and towards Doña Mencía, sun dominates, but heavy rain is also possible. Daytime temperatures climb, consistently hitting the high 20s or even low 30s °C, while nighttime temperatures remain moderate.
The walk through Baena to Córdoba showcases mostly sunny weather, although pockets of heavy rain are anticipated. Highs during this stretch can reach the mid-30s °C, bringing hotter conditions as the route advances towards its central stages.
Entering Extremadura through Monterrubio de la Serena, the region displays predominantly sunny days. However, moderate to heavy rain showers make several appearances, suggesting occasional wet spells coupled with high temperatures reaching up to 30°C.
As pilgrims approach Castuera and Campanario, they may encounter diverse weather patterns: sunny spells intermixed with heavy rain showers. While nights can be cooler, daytime temperatures provide warmth and are often conducive to pleasant walking conditions.
The journey in Don Benito, Torrefresneda, and concluding in Mérida presents a final leg of mixed weather. Sunny and partly cloudy skies dominate, punctuated by rain showers, particularly around Torrefresneda. Temperature highs remain on the warmer side, often touching or exceeding 30°C, setting the stage for a climatic end to the pilgrimage in the historical town of Mérida.
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