In November, the Camino Portugués from Faro to Santarém typically experiences a mixed weather pattern. The month sees moderate temperatures with highs generally ranging from the mid-teens to the low twenties°C. Rain is a recurring feature, with showers and heavier rainfalls scattered throughout the period. The skies alternate between sunny and cloudy spells across the journey, and sunshine peaks through amidst periods of overcast or partly cloudy days. Overall, precipitation levels vary significantly, with some days seeing heavy rain while others remain dry, contributing to a diverse weather experience along the route.
Starting in Faro, the temperatures remain moderate with highs reaching up to 24°C accompanied by intermittent sunshine and frequent rain showers, including some heavy downpours. As the trail progresses to Loulé, the weather remains unpredictable, with bouts of heavy rain along with sunny intervals. Moving through Salir and Ameixial, the pattern of sunny spells intercut with periods of heavy showers continues. In Santa Cruz and Almodôvar, rain showers are less frequent, allowing for longer sunny periods, but heavy rainfall still appears sporadically. As the journey continues through Castro Verde, Messejana, and into Fornalhas Velhas, the weather stabilizes slightly with more dry days but occasional moderate to heavy rainfall persists. Across these stretches, temperatures fluctuate from 18°C to 26°C, before descending into the cooler areas like São Domingos and Santiago do Cacém where cloud cover becomes more prevalent. Concluding the Alentejo region in Roncão, Grândola, and Alcácer do Sal, rainy conditions become more pronounced, with frequent heavy showers appearing.
As the walk reaches Casebres and Vendas Novas, the temperatures dip slightly, maintaining a range from 15°C to 23°C. The conditions are marked by alternating sunny and cloudy days, with periods of heavy rain showers breaking the dry spells. In Branca and through Santo Estêvão, the trail faces scattered moderate to heavy rain, balanced by sunny intervals, maintaining a slightly warmer experience. However, as the route approaches Benavente and Muge, the rain intensity increases again with frequent moderate to heavy showers, keeping the grounds moist and temperatures moderately cool. Finally, in Santarém, the weather presents a mix of rain and sun. While moderately heavy rain showers are common, sunny days intersperse, leaving travelers with a varied climatic experience as they conclude their journey.
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