The Camino Portugués - Senda Litoral in October sees varied weather conditions as it journeys through Northern Portugal and Galicia. This month, hikers can expect a mix of sunny days and intermittent rain showers, with temperatures generally fluctuating between the low-teens and mid-20s°C. Northern Portugal typically experiences more rainy days compared to Galicia, which sees a slightly warmer and drier climate. Despite some cloudy and overcast days, the route offers clear and pleasant weather, ideal for exploration and walking.
In Porto, the weather starts off mostly sunny with occasional rain showers, experiencing highs fluctuating between 19°C and 31°C and lows hovering around 11°C to 20°C. As the journey progresses to Vila Chã, sunny spells continue with patchy rain at times; highs range from 18°C to 28°C, while lows stay in the mid-teens. Póvoa de Varzim sees heavier rainfall with some sunny days, experiencing temperatures between 17°C and 28°C. The route through Marinhas includes several days of heavy rain, especially early in the journey, but clears up for several sunny periods. October in Viana do Castelo oscillates between sunny and overcast skies, with rain showers bringing highs down to 16°C on some days, although peaks of 27°C are noted on sunnier days. In Caminha, the narrative continues with a balance of showers and sunshine, while temperatures stay in a comfortable range of lows around 14°C to highs reaching up to 27°C.
Upon crossing into Porto Mougás, the weather alternates between sunny spells and moderate rain showers. Temperatures fluctuate between 17°C and 26°C. As Saians is reached, the weather is marked by heavy and moderate rain showers intermixed with sunny days, with the thermometer displaying a consistent range from 18°C to 27°C. At Redondela, the occasional patchy rain is noted, but numerous sunny intervals provide more dry walking days; temperatures span from lows of 11°C to highs of 26°C. Pontevedra offers a similar pattern, with the sun shining fervently between occasional showers as highs hit 28°C on warmer days. The path continues to Caldas de Reis where heavy and moderate rain at times are reported amidst clear skies and temperatures ranging from a crisp 10°C during some nights to 28°C during sunnier periods. Padrón experiences continued instances of patchy rain, yet enjoys stretches of clear weather. Lastly, Santiago de Compostela includes varied conditions with both rain and warm sunshine, presenting diverse weather experiences at the trail's culmination.
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