Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués: Faro - Santarém in January

In January, the Camino Portugués from Faro to Santarém experiences varied weather. Alentejo sees a mix of sunny days and rain showers with temperatures ranging from 11°C to 19°C. Rainfall is sporadic, occasionally exceeding 20 mm in a day. As walkers progress to Ribatejo, conditions are similar but with slightly warmer temperatures, reaching highs of 18°C, and less frequent but heavier downpours. Occasional sunny breaks provide relief from the clouds.

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Start date
Jan 1
Start town
Faro
End date
Jan 20
End town
Santarém
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
20
Total distance
464 km
Daily distance
23.2 km
Average high
15°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
1.9 mm/day

Alentejo

Starting in Faro, the weather features intermittent rain and sunny spells, with highs up to 19°C and lows around 8°C. In Loulé, moderate rainfall subsides to partly cloudy skies as temperatures hover between 14°C and 16°C. As the trail continues to Salir and Ameixial, heavier rain occasionally interrupts the sunshine, accompanied by temperatures reaching 18°C. Rainfall becomes significant in Santa Cruz and Almodôvar with temperatures dropping slightly, particularly at night.

Further along in São Domingos and Santiago do Cacém, the weather stabilizes with sporadic showers and sunny intervals, and temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C.

Ribatejo

In Casebres, the conditions are varied, with rain showers transitioning to sunny periods as temperatures range from 10°C to 18°C. Vendas Novas and Branca witness similar patterns of rain and sunshine, with temperatures peaking at 17°C. As the journey progresses to Benavente and Muge, rainfall intensifies but sunny spells continue, providing some respite from the wet conditions.

Finally, in Santarém, the weather is overcast with periodic heavy rains and temperatures ranging from 10°C to 17°C, ending the journey on a slightly wet yet mild note.

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