Weather forecast for the Camino Primitivo in February

February in Asturias and Galicia on the Camino Primitivo sees considerable variation in weather, characterized by frequent rain and moderate temperatures. In Asturias, conditions often include periods of rain with occasional sunny breaks. Galicia experiences a similar pattern with showers and scattered sunshine. This month, expect average highs between 5°C and 20°C and lows from -6°C to 10°C. Rainfall can be heavy at times, particularly around Lugo and A Fonsagrada. The weather in both regions is dynamic, requiring travelers to be prepared for sudden changes.

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Start date
Feb 7
Start town
Oviedo
End date
Feb 20
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
14
Total distance
306 km
Daily distance
21.8 km
Average high
12°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
3.8 mm/day

Asturias

In Asturias, February experiences a mix of rain and occasional sun. Oviedo starts with heavy showers and intermittent overcast skies, with highs around 8°C to 19°C, dropping to lows of 0°C to 10°C. Grado transitions from bouts of heavy rain to more settled sunny days with temperatures varying, highs up to 20°C, and lows dipping to -1°C. In Salas, partly cloudy skies are frequent, and rains tend to be moderate, peaking towards heavier downpours. Tineo sees a similar varied weather pattern from patchy rain possible to clear sunny skies, although rain showers are prevalent, with temperatures ranging from 5°C to 15°C. Borres experiences overcast conditions with sporadic heavy showers, as temperatures remain between 6°C and 16°C. By Berducedo, periods of overcast conditions intermingle with sunny spells and rain showers, mere days exhibit heavier rain. Finally, in Grandas de Salime, the weather often fluctuates between moderate and heavy rain with brief dry interludes, and temperatures from 6°C to 13°C.

Galicia

In Galicia, the month is marked by frequent rains and occasional sun across varying areas. A Fonsagrada experiences moderate to heavy showers, with dry spells sometimes providing respite. Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C throughout the month. Moving to O Cádavo, conditions vary from moderate rain showers to overcast days, with episodes of heavy rain contributing to variable precipitation levels. Lugo encounters mainly cloudy days with intermittent rain showers, while some days see sunny skies breaking through. As highs reach up to 15°C, lows can drop to -4°C in colder spells. The pattern continues in Ferreira, where overcast skies transition into periods of sunny intervals amidst patchy rain. In Melide and Arzúa, days can start off sunny or overcast, quickly shifting to experience brief heavy rain showers, while O Pedrouzo witnesses similar occasional heavy rains intermixed with sunny intervals. In Santiago de Compostela, the weather oscillates between clear skies and heavy rains, concluding the month with temperatures between 7°C and 17°C as the prevalent factors remain rain showers and patchy cloud cover.

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