In October, the Camino Portugués from Tui experiences a variety of weather conditions. The month begins with a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with occasional showers and temperatures ranging from 17°C to 28°C during the day, cooling down to 9°C to 19°C at night. As pilgrims progress to Redondela and beyond, the weather pattern remains similar, with mostly sunny days yet notable spells of rain, especially in the middle of the month. Moving towards Santiago de Compostela, the journey ends with increased rainfall and cooler temperatures creeping in, though intermittently sunny days still make occasional appearances.
The walk starts in Tui where sunny days dominate, though there are instances of moderate to heavy rain showers, particularly around the middle of the stretch. Temperatures reach up to 27°C on warmer days, with nightly lows cooling down to around 10°C. The weather is predominantly dry with sporadic rainy days introducing up to 29mm of precipitation.
In Redondela, hikers can expect a string of sunny days, although there are periodic showers, especially moderate rain towards the later stage. The maximum daily temperatures range up to 28°C, while the coolest nights drop to 10°C. Rainfall can be heavy at times, especially during brief but intense periods.
Upon reaching Pontevedra, the weather mirrors earlier regions, featuring sunny or partly cloudy skies on most days, interspersed with heavy rain showers. The mercury can swing to as high as 28°C during the day, while dipping to 8°C overnight, with significant showers contributing to the wet days.
As the trail progresses to Caldas de Reis and then Padrón, the sun often returns, but so does the persistent rain, with heavy rain showers not uncommon. During these segments, daytime temperatures occasionally reach 28°C, and night temperatures can fall to around 9°C.
Finally, the route culminates at Santiago de Compostela where heavy rain is a notable feature, especially early and late in the month. Despite this, sporadic clear skies do occur, albeit briefly, alongside temperatures climbing up to 31°C on warmer days and lows ranging around 8°C at night. The rainfall intensifies with frequent showers contributing to a wetter end to the journey.
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