Walking the Camino Portugués Central offers a diverse experience across different regions from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela. The months of April, May, and September are often associated with comfortable conditions for this journey, due to moderate temperatures and manageable rainfall. Throughout the year, pilgrims encounter a range of weather situations, providing varied climatic experiences across the seasons.
Spring (Mar–May): Weather is notably variable with fluctuating temperatures and frequent rain mixed with sunny spells.
Summer (Jun–Aug): Warm days dominate, with temperatures often in the high range, and occasional showers, particularly in northern sections.
Autumn (Sep–Nov): A mixture of warm and cool temperatures accompanies intermittent rainfall, with occasional sunny moments throughout the route.
Winter (Dec–Feb): Conditions vary with mild temperatures in the south and cooler, wetter weather as one moves northward.