In February, the Camino Portugués route from Faro to Santarém experiences varied weather conditions. The Alentejo region witnesses a mix of sunshine and rain, with temperatures fluctuating between mild and cool, and occasional moderate to heavy showers. As walkers progress into the Ribatejo region, the weather continues to be variable, with frequent overcast skies and scattered rain showers, though sunny spells are also present. The temperatures remain moderate, offering comfortable conditions for the journey overall.
Starting in Faro, the region sees frequent shifts between sunshine and heavy rain showers, with highs reaching up to 19°C and lows around 6°C. As walkers move through Loulé and further inland towards Almodôvar, the rain becomes sporadic, with periods of sunshine interspersed with overcast skies. Temperatures remain moderate, ranging from 10°C to 20°C. Moving towards the northern parts of Alentejo, places like Santiago do Cacém and Grândola experience similar patterns of transient showers and sunshine, though heavy rain can occur, particularly around Santiago do Cacém, with rainfall reaching up to 43 mm on wet days.
In Casebres, the weather continues to display variability, with cases of moderate rain mixed with sunny periods and temperatures from 11°C to 20°C. As the trail moves through Vendas Novas and onward, sunny intervals are more frequent, though scattered showers and occasional heavy rain linger in places like Santarém towards the end of the route, with precipitation peaking at 56 mm. The highs reach up to 21°C, while the lows hover around 3°C in cooler moments.
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