Weather forecast for the Camino Sanabrés in December

In December, along the Camino Sanabrés, the weather presents a dynamic mix. The Castile and León region experiences a range of conditions from moderate rain and cold temperatures. In Galicia, rain is frequent, with periods of heavier downpours. Despite the colder climate, there are occasional sunny spells, offering some respite from the predominantly overcast skies.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Granja de Moreruela
End date
Dec 14
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
14
Total distance
363 km
Daily distance
26.0 km
Average high
11°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
4.0 mm/day

Castile and León

Starting in Granja de Moreruela, December weather involves moderate rain and overcast skies, with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 19°C. Moving to Tábara, the skies become partly cloudy, with less rain and temperatures peaking around 15°C.

In Santa Marta de Tera, overcast conditions persist, with highs up to 15°C and occasional sunshine breaking through. Mombuey see a mix of cloudy and sunny days, though light freezing rain and cold spells drop temperatures below freezing at times.

Further along, Puebla de Sanabria offers cloudy days interspersed with moderate rain showers, while Lubián sees significant rainfall, especially in early days, alleviating with sunnier periods towards mid-month.

Galicia

Arriving at A Gudiña, the weather varies markedly; expect heavy rain and overcast skies, only briefly interrupted by sunshine. In Laza, heavy rain returns frequently, though sunny intervals occur more often here than in A Gudiña.

Xunqueira de Ambía and Ourense both face periodic heavy showers and persistent cloud cover. Cea shares these rainy conditions but occasionally includes clearer, quite sunny days.

In O Castro, expect mild temperatures with both overcast skies and occasional heavy rain, while in Silleda, moderate rain and overcast skies are common.

As the trail approaches Outeiro, heavy rain is frequent, though mixed with patchy sun. Finally, reaching Santiago de Compostela, expect the weather to range from sunny breaks to consistent heavy showers.

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