In May, the Camino Portugués Central offers varied weather patterns as pilgrims progress north from Portugal into Spain. The initial sections near Lisboa and Santarém experience days interspersed with sunshine and rain, with temperatures varying between moderate highs and chilly lows. As walkers approach the central regions, including Coimbra and Porto, they find more instances of showers and increased cloudiness, accompanied by mild to warm temperatures. Finally, crossing into Galicia, the weather continues to show a mix of sunny days and rain showers, with temperatures fluctuating but generally mild to warm, providing a dynamic backdrop to the journey.
Starting in Lisboa, the weather varies significantly through May with frequent sunshine interrupted by days of light to moderate rain. The temperatures here typically range from highs of 16°C to 23°C, and lows between 10°C and 15°C.
In Santarém and Golegã, the weather pattern is similar with sunny days often followed by overcast skies and occasional heavy showers, temperatures fluctuate with highs from 18°C to 29°C and dipping to lows of 6°C to 14°C.
Moving into Centro, the trail passes through areas like Tomar and Coimbra where the weather includes heavy showers and sunny intervals. Here, highs range broadly from 13°C to 31°C, with occasional rain especially in Tomar, Alvaiázere, and Coimbra.
In Norte, regions from Barcelos to Rubiães feature varying conditions with sunny spells frequently broken by rain showers. Temperatures are mostly mild with highs from 13°C to 30°C, and lows from 5°C to 16°C.
The final stretch through Galicia, from Tui to Santiago de Compostela, experiences patchy rain and heavy showers mixed with sunny intervals. The temperatures vary, with highs reaching up to 29°C and lows dropping to 3°C in some cooler spells, maintaining an unpredictable yet moderate climate as pilgrims conclude their journey.
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