Weather forecast for the Camino Olvidado in August

In August along the Camino Olvidado, the Basque Country region experiences frequent rain in Bilbao, with temperatures ranging from mild to warm. As walkers progress into Castile and León, the weather becomes more varied. Initial locations like Güeñes and Nava de Ordunte see rain interspersed with periods of sunshine. Further along the trail, weather conditions shift to predominantly sunny days but retain some instances of rain, particularly in highland and valley areas such as Cervera de Pisuerga and Santibáñez de la Peña. Temperatures fluctuate considerably across days, indicating a mix of warm days and cooler intervals, especially moving towards the latter stages of Castile and León.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Bilbao
End date
Aug 21
End town
Cacabelos
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
21
Total distance
488 km
Daily distance
23.2 km
Average high
25°C
Average low
15°C
Average precipitation
1.0 mm/day

Basque Country

In Bilbao, the weather this August is characterized by intermittent rain showers with some sunny days providing relief. High temperatures range mostly in the low to mid-20s °C, with brief excursions into the upper 20s.

Castile and León

Starting from Güeñes and Nava de Ordunte, rain appears frequently, although there are sunny spells that imply a fluctuating weather pattern. Moving into Bercedo and Quintanilla del Rebollar, the region experiences a mix of patchy rain and sunshine, with rain becoming less frequent. Progressing to Soncillo and Arroyo de Valdearroyo, rainfall occurs but is often light, with some days featuring overcast skies or extended sunshine.

In the central part of the region, such as Cervera de Pisuerga and Santibáñez de la Peña, sunny weather dominates, interspersed with occasional showers that are heavier at times. Continuing to cities like Puente Almuhey and Cistierna, the weather remains largely clear and sunny, with sporadic rain showers introducing minimal disturbance. As one approaches destinations like Riello, Fasgar, and Igüeña, bright days are broken by minor periods of overcast or rain, but sunshine is generally prevalent.

Towards the end of the trail, in areas like Labaniego, Congosto, and Cacabelos, the climate displays long sunny streaks interrupted by infrequent showers. This pattern emphasizes warmer temperatures with minimal rainfall, suitable for predominantly sunny walks.

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