The Camino Portugués Interior in September offers varied weather conditions along its route. This month sees predominantly sunny days mixed with periods of rain, often leading to moderate or heavy showers. Temperatures fluctuate mildly, with highs reaching the mid-30s °C in southern regions and dipping to the low 20s °C in the north as showers appear. Nights remain cooler, with lows often falling into the mid-teens. The weather transitions as you progress through the regions, marked by sunny interludes and cloud cover preceding rain. This seasonal mix captures the transitional nature of late summer shifting towards autumn, maintaining a dynamic atmosphere for pilgrims.
Starting in Lisbon, September begins with mostly sunny days, where highs rise to 32°C, with occasional cloud cover or light rain interrupting the clear skies. Rainfall is minimal, often just a few millimeters.
Moving into Santarém, dry, sunny days dominate, yet there is noticeable fluctuation as heavy showers sometimes sweep through, bringing up to 10 mm of rain. Temperatures soar to 41°C on particularly hot days but generally settle around 35°C.
In Leiria, the weather shifts as heavy rain at times mixes with sunny periods. The highs here generally stay around 32°C but may drop to the low 20s with significant rainfall periods.
As you reach Coimbra, weather patterns alternate as brief, intense rain showers intersperse sunny spells. Temperatures are milder here, with highs reaching 33°C.
Further up in Viseu, heavy rainfall is a recurring theme, with significant daily accumulations at times. Highs remain moderate, peaking around 33°C on the warmest days and dipping into the high 10s°C when rain persists.
Upon reaching Vila Real, September exhibits variability, with sunny stretches interrupted by regular rain showers. Temperatures still climb to highs of 32°C, especially during clearer days.
In Chaves, transitioning towards Galicia, cloudy days become more frequent with consistent light rain. Highs hover around the mid-20s°C, tapering off as rain intensifies.
Crossing into Galicia, conditions trend wetter with frequent rain showers, often heavy, especially in Santiago de Compostela towards month's end. The temperature varies, often peaking in the mid-20s°C and cooling significantly during continuous rain, highlighting the changing season.
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