Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués - Variante Espiritual in May

May on the Camino Portugués - Variante Espiritual brings a mix of sunny days and rain showers. Temperatures usually range from a low of 6°C to highs of around 26°C, allowing for diverse weather conditions as walkers progress. While sunny and partly cloudy days often dominate, especially towards the beginning of the month, sporadic periods of moderate to heavy rain can occur, particularly in places like Tui and Santiago de Compostela. These fluctuations mean that pilgrims could experience both clear skies and sudden downpours as they journey through the region.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Tui
End date
May 7
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
7
Total distance
162 km
Daily distance
23.2 km
Average high
19°C
Average low
10°C
Average precipitation
4.9 mm/day

Beginning in Tui, the month can have sunny spells but also experiences moderate or heavy rain showers with temperatures occasionally reaching up to 21°C. As walkers proceed to O Porriño, they encounter similar weather with sunny days interspersed with instances of rain, especially heavy rain showers. Arcade offers sunny weather, but rain showers are not uncommon, as they may experience moderate to heavy rain in the region.

Continuing into Pontevedra, it is notably sunny but punctuated by periods with significant rain and fluctuations in temperature ranging from 14°C to 27°C. Armenteira experiences a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with some heavy rain at times. Vilanova de Arousa sees patchy rain possibilities, alongside moderate rain spells, yet there are still days of pleasant sunshine.

Approaching the end of the trail in Padrón, there's a considerable amount of cloud cover with moderate rain, though the weather can shift to sunnier conditions by month's end. The final destination, Santiago de Compostela, presents a variety of conditions, from heavy rain showers to bursts of sun, with temperatures varying from 12°C to 27°C.

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