Weather forecast for the Camino Olvidado in March

March on the Camino Olvidado presents a diverse weather pattern, starting with frequent rain showers and partly cloudy skies in the Basque Country. As the route progresses into Castile and León, conditions vary greatly, showcasing a mix of sunny days, intermittent rain, and occasional cloudy skies. Travelers may experience fluctuating temperatures, with highs ranging from single digits to low twenties in Celsius. The region's weather embodies the unpredictable nature of early spring, providing a variety of climates along the journey, from light drizzle and moderate rain to sunny spells.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Bilbao
End date
Mar 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
13°C
Average low
5°C
Average precipitation
2.7 mm/day

Basque Country

In Bilbao, the weather in March often alternates between moderate rain showers and clear, partly cloudy days. Temperatures fluctuate between highs of 8°C and 17°C, with lows hovering around 5°C to 10°C. Rainfall occurs sporadically, with some days seeing up to 32 mm, while others remain dry.

Castile and León

Güeñes experiences a mix of sunshine and moderate rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 17°C, and similar fluctuating lows. Nava de Ordunte sees numerous sunny days interspersed with heavy rain, while Bercedo follows suit with its mix of rain showers and occasional sun. Rainfall is often heaviest in areas like Quintanilla del Rebollar and Soncillo, which experience strong downpours amidst otherwise clear skies.

As the journey continues, Arroyo de Valdearroyo and Olea have sporadic patchy rain alongside sunny spells, while Aguilar de Campoo and Cervera de Pisuerga have mostly sunny weather with occasional heavy rain. Conditions remain variable through Santibáñez de la Peña and Puente Almuhey, showing a pattern of clear skies disrupted by brief rain. This continues through Cistierna, Boñar, La Robla, and La Magdalena, with sunny periods countered by rain showers.

Moving further into the region, Riello and Fasgar witness sunny weather predominant, yet not immune to the occasional rain shower. Igüeña and Labaniego adapt a similar pattern of sunshine dominating the landscape only to be interrupted by brief rains. Towards the end of the region, Congosto and Cacabelos present a mix of sunshine and heavy rains, showcasing the fickle nature of March’s weather along the Camino Olvidado.

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