December on the Camino Portugués de la Costa involves a dynamic mix of sunshine and significant rainfall, with temperatures reaching up to 19°C during warmer spells and dipping into single digits at night. The route experiences notable periods of heavy rain, especially in the early part of the month, making it important to be prepared for a range of weather conditions throughout the month.
Setting out from Porto, December greets you with varied weather, from sunny interludes to occasional heavy rain, particularly early in the month. Highs can climb to 19°C, though nights are often chilly, descending to around 5°C. As you move through Labruge and Póvoa de Varzim, the weather remains unpredictable with potential for both bright and overcast days.
Continuing past Marinhas, rain showers remain frequent, but there are clear, sunny spells that offer respite. Arriving in Viana do Castelo, sunshine dominates the middle of the month, though early and late periods see heavier rainfalls.
Onwards to Caminha and Porto Mougás, brief sunshine punctuates predominantly cloudy or wet days. As you approach the Spanish border, heavy showers occasionally puncture the generally mild temperatures.
Crossing into Galicia at A Ramallosa, December continues its mixed pattern with sunny spells often followed by showers. Vigo experiences moderate rains and overcasts, yet sunlit moments are frequently present. Heading towards Redondela, southern Galicia echoes the earlier showers with rain showers and torrential rain at times.
The path to Pontevedra sees warmer temperatures lingering, offsetting the potential for rain showers. Journeying to Caldas de Reis, weather varies with alternations between clear skies and significant downpours. Entering Padrón, the narrative of moisture persists as moderate rainfall gives way to sunlight at intervals.
The route culminates in Santiago de Compostela, where overcast conditions and moderate to heavy showers prevail. Despite the consistent rain, intervals of sunshine still manage to break through, maintaining mild temperatures during the day, though dipping significantly at night.
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