Weather forecast for the Vía de la Plata in April

In April, the weather along the Vía de la Plata trail varies significantly due to the diverse landscapes it traverses. Andalusia experiences relatively warmer temperatures and intermittent rain showers, offering a mix of sunny and cloudy days. As travelers move into Extremadura, the weather includes both more frequent rain and sunnier spells, with a notable decrease in temperature and an increase in precipitation. The portion of the trail through Castile and León sees more cloudy and rainy days, yet there are periods of sunshine as well. Finally, Galicia brings cooler breezes and considerable rainfall, accompanied by occasional sunny interludes. This diverse climatic pattern provides a dynamic backdrop for those walking the historic route.

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Start date
Mar 22
Start town
Mérida
End date
Apr 18
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
28
Total distance
762 km
Daily distance
27.2 km
Average high
17°C
Average low
6°C
Average precipitation
2.4 mm/day

Andalusia

Starting in Sevilla, April brings a mix of sunny and rainy days, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 31°C. Moderate rain showers occur intermittently throughout the month. In Guillena, sunny days alternate with heavy rainfall, while temperatures reach a high of 28°C and low of 5°C. Castilblanco de los Arroyos sees heavy rainfall at times and occasional sunny spells, with temperatures between 7°C and 27°C. Almadén de la Plata maintains a similar pattern, experiencing moderate rain and sunny days, with highs of 29°C and lows of 6°C.

Extremadura

In Monesterio, partly cloudy skies prevail with rain showers, temperatures peaking at 27°C, and lows dropping to 5°C. Fuente de Cantos experiences occasional heavy rain accompanied by overcast weather, with highs of 28°C and lows of 2°C. Zafra presents mostly sunny weather, interrupted by moderate rain, ranging from 12°C to 28°C. The wet weather continues in Villafranca de los Barros, where heavy rain is interspersed with sunshine, ranging from 4°C to 30°C.

Castile and León

In La Calzada de Béjar, sunny weather alternates with heavy rain, with temperatures between 11°C and 28°C. Fuenterroble de Salvatierra sees a continuum of rain and clear spells, with highs of 25°C and lows of 2°C. The pattern extends to San Pedro de Rozados, where heavy rain showers are prevalent, with lows of 2°C and highs of 24°C. Salamanca experiences occasional heavy rain showers with bursts of sunshine, ranging from 12°C to 24°C.

Galicia

In A Gudiña, the weather remains rainy with patchy sunshine, with temperatures from 0°C to 24°C. Laza experiences cloud-covered skies intermingled with rain, with temperatures ranging between 1°C and 26°C. Xunqueira de Ambía has rainy weather with sporadic sunny intervals, with temperatures reaching up to 29°C. Ourense also experiences heavy rains, though sunny spells do occur, with highs of 27°C and lows of 6°C. Santiago de Compostela faces intermittent rain showers punctuated by the emergence of the sun, with temperatures fluctuating between 7°C and 28°C.

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