When to Walk the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way : A Seasonal Guide

A Seasonal Guide to the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way

The Coastal Way of the Camino Portuguese is a heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, that’s what we discovered in an our walk, was that we needed a Seasonal Guide to the Camino Portuguese Coastal Way. The Atlantic moderates the temperatures along the coast, providing a cooler and more temperate walking environment compared to the inland routes. It can also result in blustery winds and unexpected showers. Understanding these climate variations is crucial for pilgrims to prepare adequately and enjoy their journey, for example, what gear to carry? Of late, there have been changes in the climate patterns, that we experienced in our recent camino.

Spring along the Coastal Way, from March to May, brings a gradual warming trend with daytime temperatures typically ranging between 12°C and 18°C. However, we saw daytime temperatures soar to 25 C, with lots of sunshine. Just a week before there had been continuous torrential rain unlike the expected occasional rain showers. In spring the rain is meant to be brief and interspersed with periods of sunshine, allowing the coastal route to turn a lush green dotted with wild flowers.