December along the Camino Portugués from Tui and Vigo features mild temperatures with highs ranging mostly between 10°C to 17°C, complemented by frequent bouts of rain. This month witnesses varied weather patterns, including intermittent heavy showers, bright sunny spells, and overcast days, presenting a dynamic climate along the trail. An occasional wind chill can make evenings cooler, with temperatures sometimes dropping to around freezing, but often remaining above 0°C. With the Atlantic Ocean's influence, December offers an unpredictable mix of rain and brief dry periods, keeping the terrain lush and fresh.
As you set out from Tui, the route exhibits a blend of moderate rainfall and clearer skies, with highs often climbing to 16°C. Despite some sunny breaks, rain showers are not uncommon, contributing to the lush scenery characteristic of the region. Moving towards Redondela, the weather remains similar, alternating between sunny days and periods of rain, often seeing heavy showers.
Continuing to Pontevedra, temperatures gently fluctuate with frequent sunny intervals, but rain remains a constant companion, sometimes intensifying to heavy showers. The trail then proceeds through Caldas de Reis, where brief sunny spells may occasionally be interrupted by patchy rain, maintaining the verdant landscapes.
Heading towards Padrón, the weather continues to demonstrate its mercurial nature, with alternating sunny and cloudy days peppered with rain showers. By the time you reach Santiago de Compostela, the weather mirrors earlier patterns, characterized by a mix of cloudy days and potentially heavy showers, welcoming pilgrims with Galicia's signature green expanses.
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