In December, the Camino Zamorano Portugués offers a diverse range of weather conditions across its regions. The route experiences variable weather, ranging from notable rain showers in some areas to more stable sunny periods in others. Temperatures hover between low single digits and mid-teens Celsius. The area often sees overcast conditions and potential rainfall, particularly in the initial regions, with a tendency toward clearer skies as you progress along the trail. Travelers should expect fluctuations in daily conditions as the route traverses different terrains and elevations, contributing to the variations in weather patterns.
Starting in Zamora, walkers encounter frequent cloudy skies with patchy rain early in the journey. Temperatures range from 5°C to 19°C, with brief sunny intervals breaking up the otherwise overcast conditions. Moderate rain showers can occur, with rainfall totalling up to 6 mm on wetter days. Moving toward Almendra, similar patterns persist, with light rain possible alongside partly cloudy skies. Temperatures remain moderate, fluctuating from 9°C to a milder 15°C. Ricobayo de Alba sees occasional sunny days with little precipitation, and highs reach 15°C while lows dip just below freezing.
Entering Quintanilha, the weather includes frequent rain showers with temperatures steady around 10°C. Rain is more pronounced here, with some days seeing over 28 mm of rain. Bragança itself experiences intermittent heavy rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures typically ranging from 9°C to 13°C. As you continue to Vinhais, heavy rain can be expected, contributing to a wet journey. This region presents highs of around 11°C with varying precipitation levels peaking at 22 mm. Segirei sees slightly milder weather; although cloud cover persists, rain becomes less frequent as sunnier intervals emerge.
Finally, in Verín, the climate stabilizes somewhat. While overcast conditions continue, rain is less frequent, and temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C, resulting in a slightly warmer conclusion to the trail. Occasionally, during this stretch, heavy showers might surprise, with peak precipitation reaching nearly 48 mm on sporadic wetter days, compounding the varied weather character of the Camino Zamorano Portugués.
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