This coastal path from Porto to Santiago follows long promenades, wooden boardwalks, and open beaches, offering steady sea breezes, far horizons, and quick‑changing Atlantic weather. May, June, and September align with longer days, moderate temperatures, broad service availability, and generally calmer winds than midsummer. Atlantic squalls remain possible year‑round; short rain bursts become more frequent in Galicia, wet boardwalks can be slick, and some beach variants depend on tide and swell.