Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral in March

In March, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral presents varying weather conditions across regions of Northern Portugal and Galicia. The weather is generally unpredictable, with frequent changes between sunny spells and rain showers. Temperatures in Northern Portugal range from highs of around 18°C to lows of 4°C, while Galicia experiences temperatures from 23°C during the day to 0°C in the early morning. February's lingering chill is replaced by slightly warmer days, but sudden downpours and overcast skies remain common.

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Start date
Mar 1
Start town
Porto
End date
Mar 12
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
12
Total distance
281 km
Daily distance
23.4 km
Average high
14°C
Average low
8°C
Average precipitation
6.2 mm/day

Northern Portugal

Throughout March, the weather in Northern Portugal exhibits considerable variation. Early days often shift between cloudy skies and bouts of heavy rain, particularly around Porto and Vila Chã, where temperature fluctuations are noticeable. Rainfall tends to intensify later in the month in Póvoa de Varzim and Marinhas. High temperatures fluctuate between 11°C and 18°C, with lows ranging from 4°C to 12°C.

Viana do Castelo typically experiences intermittent rain showers and brief sunny intervals, with highs around 12°C to 19°C. In the coastal town of Caminha, patches of rain occur intermittently, accompanied by some overcast days. Temperatures here remain balanced, with highs peaking at 17°C and dropping to about 5°C during the cooler nights.

Galicia

As March progresses, Galicia also witnesses diverse weather patterns. Porto Mougás begins the month with overcast skies and occasional heavy showers, transitioning into more frequent sunny days later. Daily highs span from 11°C to 20°C, with lows hovering between 6°C and 8°C. Saians later in the month experiences sunny weather interlaced with heavy rain showers, with temperatures rising to a pleasant 22°C on certain days.

Inland regions such as Redondela and Pontevedra are prone to occasional torrential showers, alternating with dry and sunny periods. Highs range from 12°C to 23°C, whereas nights occasionally cool down to 0°C. Padrón and Santiago de Compostela often start the day with clear skies, interrupted by late afternoon showers. Here, temperatures generally stay between 8°C and 21°C, providing a mix of mild weather scenarios indicative of early spring.

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