In May, those traversing the Camino Portugués Interior experience varied weather conditions across the regions they pass through. Starting from Lisbon, walkers encounter a mix of sunny and partly cloudy days, interspersed with occasional rain showers, with temperatures ranging from 16°C to 29°C. As they progress into Santarém, the pattern of sunny spells continues, but pockets of heavier rain are not uncommon. In Leiria and Coimbra, rain showers become more frequent, although sunny days still break through, offering temperatures that typically range from mid-teen lows to occasional high 20s. As hikers approach Viseu and further north, the weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, with sunny intervals frequently interrupted by heavy showers and cooler temperatures. Galicia, the final stretch, stays true to its Atlantic reputation with a higher prevalence of rain showers, though sunshine still punctuates the weather chart, making for a diverse climatic journey.
In Lisbon, the weather is a mosaic of sunshine and intermittent rain. Early in the month, days often remain partly cloudy, with temperatures fluctuating between the high teens and low 20s. Rain is sporadic, often limited to light showers under 5mm. Moving forward to areas like Alpriate and Vila Franca de Xira, the weather becomes somewhat sunnier, although occasional heavy rain showers do punctuate otherwise clear days, keeping highs concentrated in the low 20s.
As travelers enter Santarém, they experience a similar climate with more consistent sunlight and temperatures soaring to the upper 20s. However, the area is prone to sudden rain, sometimes heavy, with rainfall peaking dramatically on some days, reaching up to 45mm.
Leiria presents a dynamic weather pattern. Alvaiázere offers warm temperatures with sunny breaks amidst rain showers, especially evident towards mid-month. Rainfall here can be intense, recording over 10mm on certain days. Conditions in Alvorge and Cernache mirror these patterns, with fluctuating sunny and overcast days.
In Coimbra, the weather shows more variability with intermittent sunny spells and frequent rain showers. The temperatures hover in the pleasant range, seeing highs climbing to around 30°C on warmer days. However, rainfall remains a recurrent feature, notably so towards the month's end.
Travelers reaching Viseu will notice decreasing temperatures, particularly in the Ribolhos and Bigorne areas, which frequently experience heavy rain showers. Sunlit days do appear but are intertwined with overcast skies and sporadic rain; precipitation tends to be significant here.
The Vila Real region greets walkers with a blend of sunny spells and overcast skies. Lamego and Santa Marta de Penaguião occasionally succumb to moderate showers, though sunshine manages to break through often enough to keep spirits lifted. Temperatures tend to peak in the high teens and low 20s.
In Chaves, the pattern of frequent rain showers persists but is balanced by sunny interludes. Temperature highs vary, often reaching into the mid-20s, offering warm days when not under cloud cover. Traversing through Vidago, similar conditions prevail, with evening temperatures dropping significantly.
Finally, in Galicia, the route towards Santiago de Compostela is marked by persistent rainfall, though sunshine is not absent. The region experiences several days of heavy rain, with notable spells of overcast weather. However, pilgrims can look forward to warm periods as temperatures occasionally climb above 30°C, concluding the journey on a generally positive note despite the scattered rain showers.
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