Weather forecast for the Ruta del Padre Sarmiento in December

In December, "Ruta del Padre Sarmiento" experiences a mix of weather conditions. There are frequent bouts of rain, sometimes heavy, especially in the first half of the month. Temperatures show significant variation, with daytime highs ranging from about 8°C to 18°C and nighttime lows dropping to -2°C on the coldest nights. The period is marked by intermittent sunny spells, cloudy skies, and overcast days, occasionally interrupted by moderate to heavy rain showers. These fluctuations make for diverse weather across the picturesque locations the route traverses.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Pontevedra
End date
Dec 9
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
9
Total distance
194 km
Daily distance
21.5 km
Average high
14°C
Average low
8°C
Average precipitation
6.5 mm/day

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December weather along the "Ruta del Padre Sarmiento" is dynamic, often shifting between rain, sun, and clouds. Early in the month, locations like Pontevedra and Sanxenxo experience heavy rain showers with intermittent sunny periods. Temperatures during these days range from highs of 12°C to 15°C, with nighttime lows reaching down to 1°C.

Continuing through O Grove and Cambados, similar weather patterns persist. Mid-December sees a mix of sunny spells and moderate rains, with highs fluctuating around 12°C to 18°C. Overcast conditions frequently give way to short-lived sunny intervals.

In later days, areas like A Illa de Arousa and Vilanova de Arousa are characterized by patchy rain and occasional heavy showers. Highs remain steady around 13°C to 16°C while witnessing cooling nighttime lows. The end of the month approaches with Padrón and Santiago de Compostela seeing cloudy skies and frequent light rain, maintaining a cool climate with highs around 11°C to 15°C and lows dipping towards 0°C to 5°C.

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