Camino Portugués
Weather in April

Weather Overview

April on the Camino Portugués brings mild conditions overall, with daytime temperatures ranging from 16.6°C to 22.3°C and nights consistently cool between 8.7°C and 12.1°C. The route gradually warms as you progress north and inland. The Portuguese coastal regions around Porto and Viana do Castelo remain cooler, averaging around 17.5°C, while Galicia becomes noticeably warmer at 20.4°C as elevation and distance from the Atlantic increase. This temperature gradient means you should expect to feel the cold more acutely during early morning starts in the south, with gradual relief as you advance northward toward Santiago de Compostela.

Rainfall is frequent but generally light throughout April, with about 64 millimetres spread across the route. The Porto and Viana do Castelo sections experience rain on most walking days, so plan for damp conditions there. Galicia shows more variability, with rain expected on roughly five of every seven days, though showers tend toward brief intensity rather than prolonged downpours. Exposed sections and ridgelines can experience strong winds gusting up to 59.5 kilometres per hour, particularly where the trail climbs or runs along open terrain.

Pack waterproof layers that you can remove easily, as mornings will feel cold and wet but often clear by midday. Starting early allows you to walk through the warmest afternoon hours before evening temperatures drop sharply, especially at higher points where nights remain notably chilly.