Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral in August

In August, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral experiences varied weather conditions in its regions. In Northern Portugal, the temperatures tend to range from the low to mid-20s °C, with occasional rain showers sprinkled throughout predominantly sunny days. Galicia witnesses a mix of sunny spells interrupted by heavier rain showers, particularly in the latter part of the month. Temperatures here range slightly higher than in Northern Portugal. Both regions combine fairly consistent sunshine with intervals of cloudiness and light rain, providing a dynamic backdrop for walkers.

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Start date
Aug 1
Start town
Porto
End date
Aug 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
25°C
Average low
16°C
Average precipitation
0.8 mm/day

Northern Portugal

In Porto, August begins with a mix of moderate rain showers and sunny intervals, as temperatures hover between 22°C and 31°C. Moving north through towns such as Vila Chã and Póvoa de Varzim, the weather remains sunny with few interruptions, mainly in the form of brief episodes of rain. The temperatures gradually increase, reaching highs of up to 38°C in some areas like Marinhas.

Further along the route, in Viana do Castelo and Caminha, the latter part of the month experiences calmer weather with less rainfall and steady sunshine. The temperatures range from lows of 14°C at night to highs of around 30°C during the day.

Galicia

Crossing into Galicia, the weather in Porto Mougás at the start of August is characterized by sunny conditions with some periods of rain that intensify later. As you progress to Saians and Redondela, the sun dominates, although occasional downpours are significant, especially in Saians where heavy rains of up to 23.5 mm occur. Temperatures are relatively warm, peaking at about 31°C.

In Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, and Padrón, expect more sunny days, while rain spells are sporadic and not as intense. The highs here range from the upper 20s to the low 30s °C. Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, August closes with a temperate weather pattern of sunny spells interspersed with occasional rain, keeping the temperatures steady between 15°C and 31°C.

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