In July, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral experiences varied weather conditions. Northern Portugal generally enjoys warm and sunny weather, but occasional rain showers bring a bit of relief from the heat. As travelers move north into Galicia, temperatures remain pleasant but fluctuate, with some days bringing significant rainfall. Overcast skies are frequent, offering a break from the sun, particularly towards the end of the hike. Overall, the weather along the route requires adaptability as it changes between sun and rain, making for a dynamic journey.
Beginning in Porto, the weather is predominantly sunny with highs reaching up to 32°C at times. Patchy rain is possible, with up to 17 mm falling on some days. As the trail progresses to Vila Chã and Póvoa de Varzim, conditions remain mostly dry and sunny, although occasional light rain is possible, especially in Póvoa de Varzim, where some days see moderate precipitation.
Further along in Marinhas, the weather continues to exhibit sunny spells interspersed with cloud cover and moderate rain on certain days. Viana do Castelo and Caminha experience similar variability, with notable episodes of heavy rain showers at times mixed with sunshine.
In Porto Mougás, sunny days are prevalent, though significant rainfall occurs occasionally. As hikers move to Saians and Redondela, the pattern of sun interspersed with heavy rain continues, leading to days of wet trails but often followed by a return to dry conditions. The reach to Pontevedra is marked by mixed sunny and overcast days with occasional showers.
As the journey progresses to Caldas de Reis and Padrón, the weather remains variable, with dry spells occasionally interrupted by moderate rain episodes. Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, rain and clouds are frequent, though sunshine does break through at intervals, providing a warm welcome at the trail's end.
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