In January, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral presents a mix of weather conditions. Northern Portugal experiences a combination of rain showers and sunny intervals with temperatures ranging from lows around 4°C in Caminha to highs near 17°C in Porto. Galicia in Spain follows with similar patterns, showcasing frequent moderate to heavy rain showers, though occasional sunny spells break through. Temperatures there fluctuate from lows around -2°C in Padrón to highs of 17°C in Caldas de Reis. Rainfall varies substantially, indicating erratic weather typical for the month, necessitating constant observation while traversing the route.
The journey kicks off in Porto, where rainfall varies, including moderate and heavy showers amidst partly cloudy and sunny conditions. Temperatures slightly warm up around 20°C at their peak but occasionally dip to lows of 5°C, indicating unpredictable shifts.
As the route progresses to Vila Chã, weather patterns mirror Porto's, characterized by frequent showers mixed with occasional clearer skies as temperatures range between 11°C and 16°C. Rainfall reaches a high of 40 mm on some days, marking wetter sections.
Póvoa de Varzim maintains this wetter January, witnessing substantial showers interspersed with sunnier moments, with highs climbing to 17°C. Rainfall goes up to 40 mm, particularly during stormier intervals.
Marinhas follows a similar narrative, with heavy rain and frequent rain showers contrasting against brighter spells. Temperature highs stabilize around 16°C during sunny spells, although rain showers can exceed up to 27 mm.
In Viana do Castelo, the weather remains variable with persistent rain showers and dry, sunny intervals. Highs reach up to 16°C as periodic downpours, reaching 67 mm, influence most days.
Arriving in Caminha, sunny weather occasionally dominates amidst rainy spells. A similar pattern persists, highlighting significant rainfall spikes of over 52 mm. Overnight temperatures fall to around 3°C.
Moving into Galicia, Porto Mougás showcases alternating sunny spells and rain showers. Daytime highs stretch to 15°C, with rainfall occasionally surpassing 53 mm.
At Saians, the weather alternates briskly between sunny days and significant rain bursts, with some instances of enhanced rainfall reaching up to 47 mm and highs around 16°C.
Redondela shares comparable traits with frequent showers interspersed with clear skies, with temperatures remaining between 6°C and 15°C. It experiences some of the heaviest rains, with precipitation occasionally exceeding 34 mm.
In Pontevedra, January maintains its unpredictable demeanor, mixing sunny intervals with rain, occasionally heavy. Notably, temperatures linger between 4°C and 14°C, and showers occasionally accumulate to 30 mm.
Caldas de Reis experiences more stable sunny days, but rain showers are never far. Temperatures vary between 10°C and 17°C, with significant rainfall peaking at 18 mm on wetter days.
Padrón bears witness to both wet and dry phases, where temperatures oscillate between 1°C and 14°C. Rain reaches up to 29 mm, accentuating rainy conditions.
Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, moisture pervades with regular rainy interludes and occasional sunnier breaks. Temperature highs tend towards 12°C, and the heaviest rain showers measure up to 25 mm, concluding the wet, temperamental journey.
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