In October, the Camino Primitivo experiences varied weather as it traverses through Asturias and Galicia. In Asturias, days can start with sunny spells but are often interspersed with periods of rain, particularly in locations like Oviedo and Tineo. Temperatures during the day range from the high teens to mid-twenties °C, while nights can drop to the low tens. Moving into Galicia, the weather tends to stay volatile, with sunny breaks accompanied by frequent rain showers. Highs in Galicia are similar to Asturias, but nights can be slightly cooler, sometimes dipping into single digits. Precipitation is a regular occurrence in both regions, so rain gear is advisable for those traveling the trail during this month.
In Oviedo, the weather in October alternates between sunny and rainy days, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 30°C. The rain varies from light showers to moderate rain, making it a mixed experience. Similarly, Grado sees a blend of sunny days and patchy rain, with significant downpours recorded on some days, like 58 mm on a very rainy day. Moving to Salas, the weather features more sunny intervals but also significant rain, especially in the middle of the journey, where there are heavy showers.
In Tineo, rain is frequent, with moderate to heavy showers making consistent appearances. Daytime temperatures stay around the low twenties. As travelers reach Borres, sunny spells are interspersed with overcast skies and occasional heavy rain, with temperatures oscillating from the high teens to mid-twenties. The journey through Berducedo presents similar conditions, where rain showers are common, yet sunny hours relieve the overcast atmosphere. Finally, in Grandas de Salime, the weather remains mixed with patchy rain and sunny intervals.
Reaching A Fonsagrada in Galicia, the weather continues to display a mix of conditions with rain being predominant on certain days, while others remain clear and sunny, allowing temperatures to rise into the twenties. O Cádavo experiences similar alternating conditions with highs in the low twenties, often interrupted by substantial rain showers.
In Lugo, the weather brings varied clouds with occasional sun, and rain showers are a constant companion. By the time travelers reach Ferreira, the pattern persists, with cloudy skies breaking for clear days, only to return with heavy rain showers at times.
Melide offers a typical October climate with sun and light rain showers. Arzúa also mirrors these conditions but includes heavier rain episodes as the trail progresses, leading into O Pedrouzo where sunny days are punctuated by significant rain episodes. Finally, the journey culminates in Santiago de Compostela under partly cloudy skies with spells of heavy rain and mild temperatures ranging from mid-teens to the low twenties.
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