During December, the Vía de la Plata experiences notably varied weather as it stretches from the southern region of Andalusia to the northern reaches of Galicia. In Andalusia, temperatures are generally mild with occasional rain showers, while further north in Extremadura, the weather is slightly cooler and more rain-prone. Castile and León bring colder temperatures with frequent rain showers, and finally, Galicia in the north faces a mix of rain and occasional sunny spells. The entire trail reflects a transitional pattern where walkers experience a combination of sunny periods, rain showers, and cloudy days, with temperatures and precipitation levels fluctuating regionally.
Starting in Sevilla, walkers experience a mix of sunny days and patchy rain possibilities, with highs reaching up to 21°C and lows around 4°C. As the journey progresses towards Guillena and Castilblanco de los Arroyos, the weather remains a blend of sunny spells and moderate rain at times, characterized by temperatures fluctuating between 10°C and 22°C.
Upon entering Monesterio, the weather starts with sunny intervals but is interspersed with moderate or heavy rain showers, as temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C. In Fuente de Cantos and Zafra, similar conditions persist, with varied precipitation levels and temperatures peaking at 18°C. Mérida and Cáceres experience a combination of overcast skies and periodic sun, with less rainfall as compared to the southern segments but still showing sporadic moderate rain showers.
In regions like Salamanca and Zamora, walkers face colder temperatures, with highs seldom exceeding 15°C and lows descending to -7°C at some points. Rain showers appear frequently, particularly in La Calzada de Béjar and Fuenterroble de Salvatierra, where mild sunny breaks intersperse the predominantly overcast conditions. The weather mirrors a typical winter pattern with moderate rainfall and cloud cover.
As the trail approaches Galicia, around Santiago de Compostela, weather conditions become dominated by moderate or heavy rain showers, challenging walkers with frequent precipitation and fluctuating temperatures, ranging from lows near -2°C to highs of 16°C. The region balances the wet conditions with occasional but welcomed sunny intervals, offering a brief respite to those traversing this northern part of the trail.
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