July along the Camino Portugués from Tui and Vigo is marked by warm afternoons reaching highs around 24–28°C. The month features a mix of sunny days and sporadic rain showers with occasional heavy rain, especially towards the beginning. Night temperatures drop to comfortable lows of 12-16°C, which contributes to a refreshing start for each day's journey along this route.
Starting from Tui, the Camino Portugués welcomes July with mostly sunny or partly cloudy days, as highs hover around 24-28°C and lows dip to 12-16°C. The first days experience patchy rain, with notable showers on some days, but quickly settle into sunnier conditions. As pilgrims move towards Redondela and Pontevedra, similar patterns persist, with temperatures slightly fluctuating and brief rain episodes, although fair weather prevails. The journey through Caldas de Reis is pleasantly warm with occasional colder spells, coupled with intermittent cloud cover and the odd shower.
Upon reaching Padrón, the path presents more variable weather. While there are stretches of sun, bouts of moderate rain appear, especially in moments of overcast skies. Temperatures stay warm, generally between 17°C and 32°C, reflecting the typical summer climate of the region.
Approaching Santiago de Compostela, expect frequent changes as sunny periods alternate with patches of rain. While high temperatures sometimes soar to 35°C, there are cooler pockets characterised by fog and rain showers, reminding pilgrims of Galicia's unpredictable summer.
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