In June, the Camino Portugués Interior offers a mix of sunny and cloudy days with sporadic rain showers. Temperatures across the regions vary widely, with highs ranging from the mid-teens to mid-thirties °C. Rainfall is generally light, but heavy showers occasionally occur, affecting the trail conditions. The weather can be quite dynamic, with periods of sunshine swiftly interrupted by rain, indicating the unpredictable nature of the month. These alternating conditions highlight the importance of being mindful of the daily forecasts as they journey through the diverse landscapes.
The trail begins in Lisbon, where the month kicks off with warm and sunny weather, peaking at 31°C and dropping to a low of 13°C. As the journey progresses, occasional clouds roll in, bringing brief periods of rain, recording up to 2 mm. By the time trekkers approach Azambuja, patchy rain becomes more frequent, though sunny intervals persist.
As walkers proceed to Santarém, they encounter frequent rain showers, particularly intense in Golegã and Tomar, where highs touch 36°C on clear days. The rainfall varies, with some days experiencing over 10 mm, significantly moistening the path.
In Leiria, the weather remains unsettled, with Alvaiázere and Alvorge showing rainfall up to 18 mm. Despite this, sunny breaks ensure comfortable hiking conditions, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 35°C in Cernache.
Entering Coimbra, the climate stabilizes a bit with alternating sunny and cloudy spells. Occasional moderate rain showers affect Penacova and Mortágua, where temperatures hover between 19°C and 38°C.
The path continues into Viseu, offering sunny conditions with sporadic showers. Places like Almargem and Ribolhos see heavy showers, with a peak rainfall of 18 mm, yet temperatures maintain a warm range from 13°C to 38°C.
In Vila Real, clear skies dominate, but heavy showers occasionally interrupt, particularly in Lamego and Santa Marta de Penaguião. Highs here reach 34°C, while lows stabilize between 9°C and 20°C, with periodic rainfall adding 9 mm at times.
The journey through Chaves is marked by a consistent sunny trend. However, rain showers are not uncommon, with periods of heavy rain peppering the trail. Laws range between 9°C and 18°C, while peaks can hit 35°C.
Upon reaching Galicia, the weather becomes increasingly unpredictable. In Ourense and Santiago de Compostela, rain showers frequently disrupt sunny spells, with highs reaching up to 36°C. The rainiest days bring up to 37 mm of rainfall, particularly towards the trail's end near Santiago de Compostela.
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