The weather along the Vía de la Plata in November is diverse, with varying temperatures and precipitation seen across different regions. Andalusia typically experiences a mix of sunny days and occasional moderate or heavy rain, especially towards the latter part of the trail. Extremadura presents a similar pattern with sun interspersed with rain showers, some of which are quite heavy. Castile and León sees cooler conditions with more frequent rain, some of which can be intense. Galicia's weather is characterized by moderate temperatures and generous rainfall, often in the form of heavy showers, particularly as one approaches Santiago de Compostela.
Starting in Sevilla, the weather begins with sunny conditions and temperatures reaching as high as 30°C, but with some days experiencing overcast skies and rain showers up to 14 mm. As the trail progresses to Guillena and further to Castilblanco de los Arroyos and Almadén de la Plata, the weather becomes more unpredictable with consistent occurrences of rain showers, some heavy, yet interspersed with sunny spells.
In Monesterio, temperatures range between 14°C to 23°C, with initial sunny spells turning into heavier rains as one proceeds to towns like Zafra and Villafranca de los Barros. The precipitation levels in these areas can vary widely up to 41 mm in one day. Rain continues to appear in Torremejía and Mérida, though sunny intervals provide brief respite. As one reaches Alcuéscar and Cáceres, sunny days are frequently interrupted by heavy rain showers, some accumulating over 16 mm.
Entering Castile and León at La Calzada de Béjar, rain becomes a regular companion with temperatures often below 15°C. The conditions remain mostly overcast with heavy precipitation in localities like Salamanca and Zamora, sometimes exceeding 20 mm a day. As the trail progresses through towns like Tábara and Santa Marta de Tera, the weather remains rainy, although interspersed with brief sunny periods.
The final stretch into Galicia brings moderate temperatures with frequent heavy rain showers. Places like A Gudiña, Laza, and Xunqueira de Ambía regularly experience substantial rain with some days recording over 30 mm. As one approaches Santiago de Compostela, expect consistent rain showers and the occasional sunny interval. Despite the chillier climate and significant rainfall, clouds do give way to clearer skies at times, wrapping up the journey with a mix of sunny and rainy days.
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