Weather forecast for the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral in May

During May, the Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral showcases a variety of weather conditions reflecting the diverse climates of Northern Portugal and Galicia. In the north, temperatures moderately fluctuate between sunny days and rain spells. Galicia offers a more volatile mix, with partly cloudy skies, intermittent rain showers, and occasional sunshine. The region's weather encapsulates both the unpredictability and charm of the trail in this transitional month.

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Start date
May 1
Start town
Porto
End date
May 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
19°C
Average low
11°C
Average precipitation
5.4 mm/day

Northern Portugal

Starting in Porto, the weather alternates frequently, initiating with sunny spells and transitioning to bouts of moderate rain showers. As you proceed to Vila Chã, the weather is predominantly sunny, but sporadically interrupted by heavy rain, especially towards the evenings. Póvoa de Varzim experiences mostly sunny weather but also sees frequent moderate rain showers. In Marinhas, heavier showers make their presence known amidst sunny and partly cloudy days. By the time you reach Viana do Castelo, there's a noticeable decrease in precipitation, although moderate rain showers occasionally occur. Finally, in Caminha, the weather ranges from sunny intervals to patchy and moderate rain, reflecting a consistent yet dynamic pattern.

Galicia

Entering Galicia at Porto Mougás, walkers encounter heavy rain intermingling with sunny periods. Moving into Saians, the weather continues with heavy showers, only to be interrupted by brief patches of sun, and in Redondela, frequent heavy rain showers dominate the forecast. Pontevedra offers a similar pattern, though sunny days break through the rain occasionally. Further up, Caldas de Reis and Padrón follow with moderate to heavy rain, interspersed with sunny breaks. Finally, in Santiago de Compostela, the weather is an alternating wave of patchy rain and sunshine, adding a fittingly dramatic finish to the journey.

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