In October, the Vía de la Plata route experiences a variety of weather conditions as it traverses the regions of Andalusia, Extremadura, Castile and León, and Galicia. Andalusia tends to have warmer and sunnier weather with some cloudy days, but little precipitation. As the route continues north through Extremadura, there is a mix of sunny and rainy days, with some moderate rain showers. In Castile and León, temperatures cool down with more frequent rain showers, marking the start of autumn. Finally, Galicia faces cooler weather and more consistent rain, reflecting its lush, green landscape and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
In Sevilla and the surrounding areas like Guillena and Castilblanco de los Arroyos, October offers a predominance of sunny days with highs reaching up to 35°C. Clouds occasionally cover the sky, but rainfall remains minimal. This warm trend continues into Almadén de la Plata, with occasional overcast conditions.
The weather in Monesterio and Fuente de Cantos remains mild with some rainy intervals. Temperatures range from 25°C to 34°C with occasional overcast skies. Further along, in Zafra and Villafranca de los Barros, weather patterns show sporadic rain but many sunny days.
In Mérida, Alcuéscar, and Cáceres, there is a noticeable increase in precipitation, ranging from moderate rain showers to heavier downpours. The daily highs become somewhat cooler as the trail progresses through Embalse de Alcántara and Grimaldo.
As the route enters La Calzada de Béjar and Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, cooler temperatures and consistent rain are noticeable, with downpours becoming more prevalent in Zamora and Montamarta. This trend persists in Mombuey and Puebla de Sanabria, where rain showers are frequent, marking a distinct switch to cooler, wetter conditions.
In Galicia, starting from A Gudiña and continuing to Santiago de Compostela, the pattern of frequent rain persists. Generally cooler temperatures dominate, with highs around 15°C. The rain is often heavy, and overcast conditions prevail throughout, concluding the journey with the characteristic rainy weather of Galicia.
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