Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral in April

In April, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral offers varied weather conditions as trekkers move through Northern Portugal and greet the landscapes of Galicia. Northern Portugal, including towns such as Porto and Viana do Castelo, experiences a mix of sunny intervals and heavy rain showers with temperatures ranging from lows near 5°C to highs reaching 26°C. Meanwhile, Galicia presents a combination of sunny days and persistent rain, with temperatures oscillating between 4°C and 27°C across the trail, from Porto Mougás to Santiago de Compostela.

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Start date
Apr 1
Start town
Porto
End date
Apr 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
17°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
5.3 mm/day

Northern Portugal

As the journey begins in Porto, the weather is marked by alternating sunny and cloudy days, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 25°C. Rainfall is frequent, especially with significant downpours up to 35 mm. In Vila Chã, similar conditions prevail with intermittent rain and sunny spells, and highs peaking around 22°C. Moving into Póvoa de Varzim, expect mostly cloudy skies, with some sunny days interrupted by heavy rain showers and highs reaching 23°C. Marinhas continues with sporadic heavy rain and temperatures fluctuating between 3°C and 24°C. In Viana do Castelo, sunny intervals in the mornings are replaced by heavy showers, while temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Lastly, Caminha offers a mix of clear skies and heavy showers, with temperatures ranging from a comfortable 7°C to a warm 26°C.

Galicia

The first stop in Galicia, Porto Mougás, witnesses a balance between sunny days and rain showers, with temperatures from 5°C to 26°C. Weather in Saians includes more sunshine intermingled with heavy rain, with pleasant daytime temperatures reaching 25°C. Redondela presents a clearer weather scenario with pockets of sunshine even amidst heavy rain episodes, as temperatures wander from 6°C to 26°C. In Pontevedra, while sunny days promise warmth, rain remains a constant companion, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 27°C. At Caldas de Reis, rain showers are interspersed with fine weather; temperatures hover between 5°C and 25°C. Padrón continues this pattern, with frequent showers against a background of partly sunny days and temperatures spanning from 3°C to 27°C. The journey concludes in Santiago de Compostela, where the weather is marked by heavy rain interspersed with sunny periods, and highs reach a pleasant 27°C.

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