It will be warm. Stay safe pilgrims!

[ivar]

This is the forecast for this Wednesday.

 

[trecile]

 

[jungleboy]

37 today in Lisbon!

 

[Tassie Kaz]

37 today in Lisbon!

11 deg C today in Launceston....

 

[Former member 104756]

37 today in Lisbon!

Same in Lectoure (Le Puy Way). With 39 on the way for Wednesday and Thursday

 

[OzAnnie]

Wow - that map shows there will be no respite anywhere in spain on Wednesday.
(Just a joke now / but looks cool in Portugal ).
I wonder why they leave temps off in the Portugal area ?

 

[truenorthpilgrm]

gah! Early morning starts and stopping before noon should be the game plan for everyone.

 

[Lurch]

Just average temps here in Tucson.

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

Wow - that map shows there will be no respite anywhere in spain on Wednesday.
(Just a joke now / but looks cool in Portugal ).
I wonder why they leave temps off in the Portugal area ?

Because it's the Spanish weather service. Same thing applies, in reverse, for the Portuguese. As noted elsewhere, the two countries do not always cooperate that intensely. For a Canadian living near the US border, this is reminiscent of home weather services!

Link for the Portuguese (note that Portugal is an island in a sea of grey):

Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

www.ipma.pt

Today's screenshot (Tues Aug 22, 2023)

 

[lt56ny]

This is the forecast for this Wednesday.

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WOW!!!! I assume that that 37C is San Sebastian and the 44C is Bilbao? Is that correct, Ivar? I can't believe those temperatures on the coast.

 

[1man2dogs]

This is the forecast for this Wednesday.

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Hopefully it will have cooled off in a couple of weeks when I start my walk along the Camino Ingles.

 

[lt56ny]

Wow - that map shows there will be no respite anywhere in spain on Wednesday.
(Just a joke now / but looks cool in Portugal ).
I wonder why they leave temps off in the Portugal area ?

I would assume it is because it is a different country. In the United States we don't show weather readings in Mexico or Canada. I now live in Mexico and the same is true here. No readings from United States or Guatemala.

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

I would assume it is because it is a different country. In the United States we don't show weather readings in Mexico or Canada. I live in Mexico and the same is true here. No readings from United States or Guatemala.

It was particularly evident on Sunday, when Hurricane Hilary was romping north from Baja California (part of Mexico) into southern California.

Relatives in San Diego, so I was keeping an eye on this. The US weather forecasts almost unanimously showed the flood watches, etc. as stopping sharp at the Mexican border to the south, even though that was the direction of approach of the hurricane.

 

[thejoker]

It's a lovely 38 degrees in Melide this afternoon, just right for a glass of wine with pulpo, pimientos and pig's ear.

 

[Palousewalking]

It was particularly evident on Sunday, when Hurricane Hilary was romping north from Baja California (part of Mexico) into southern California.

Relatives in San Diego, so I was keeping an eye on this. The US weather forecasts almost unanimously showed the flood watches, etc. as stopping sharp at the Mexican border to the south, even though that was the direction of approach of the hurricane.

Relief next Saturday on the Francis, 78 F, Pamploma. The kind Guardia were greeting pilgrims between Zubiri and next town today, handing out cards to call if need assistance. I had downloaded the app per the forum. A kind sister gave me a lift at second Fuentes at noon to the donativo. We started at 7 but I’m a slow walker. Wish I had more euros than I do on me, must send more via post from Pamploma tomorrow.

 

[ivar]

The worst part is the humidity... about 85-90%. For Santiago it is only for the next 2 days though... we should be back in the high 20s by the end of the week.

 

[JabbaPapa]

Because it's the Spanish weather service. Same thing applies, in reverse, for the Portuguese. As noted elsewhere, the two countries do not always cooperate that intensely. For a Canadian living near the US border, this is reminiscent of home weather services!

Link for the Portuguese (note that Portugal is an island in a sea of grey):

Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

www.ipma.pt

Today's screenshot (Tues Aug 22, 2023)

View attachment 154973

Yeah, I can personally confirm that you're a lot better off hiking on the Coastal mid-summer than in Eastern or Interior Central Portugal.

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

It's a lovely 38 degrees in Melide this afternoon, just right for a glass of wine with pulpo, pimientos and pig's ear.

I've never had wine with octupus and pig's ear...is this a northern Spanish specialty--kind of a carnivore's sangria?

 

[thejoker]

I've never had wine with octupus and pig's ear...is this a northern Spanish specialty--kind of a carnivore's sangria?

It was a random pick from the menu in Ezequiel. The pig's ear there is very good indeed and even better than it was in the 2 cocido lunches I had had in Leon and Astorga.

 

[thejoker]

The worst part is the humidity... about 85-90%. For Santiago it is only for the next 2 days though... we should be back in the high 20s by the end of the week.

This is so true. I was soaked in sweat and the sun cream I had applied was turning to a froth when walking today. It was like walking around Panama City, only a bit warmer towards the stage end.

 

[CAshworth]

Wow - that map shows there will be no respite anywhere in spain on Wednesday.
(Just a joke now / but looks cool in Portugal ).
I wonder why they leave temps off in the Portugal area ?

It’s currently 42 here in Portugal.
Not cooler.

 

[Keikochan]

37C in Lisbon! How is the humidity? I'm so exhausted and dizzy in 35C and 70% humidity in Tokyo. Keeping to the AC rooms at home, can't even think of taking a walk for the fear of heat stroke. AND I'm flying into Lisbon in 5 days to start my Nazare->Fatima->Port->Santiago via Costa walk. I'm terrified! If the humidity is lower, I can manage it somehow. Otherwise ...........? Reading may posts about the difficulty to get a bed in Portugal, specially an inexpensive one, compared to Spain, I'm feeling backing out. Anyone, any good news to cheer me up a little?

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

Not sure what the humidity is, but I suspect pretty low. The weather is moderating--cooling down a bit--starting Friday. Today was the last day of the red alerts.

Here's the upcoming forecast for Nazaré, where you start...

IPMA - Previsão 10 dias, horária diária, localidade

www.ipma.pt

 

[Keikochan]

Thanks. Some hope!

 

[Burton Axxe]

37C in Lisbon! How is the humidity? I'm so exhausted and dizzy in 35C and 70% humidity in Tokyo. Keeping to the AC rooms at home, can't even think of taking a walk for the fear of heat stroke. AND I'm flying into Lisbon in 5 days to start my Nazare->Fatima->Port->Santiago via Costa walk. I'm terrified! If the humidity is lower, I can manage it somehow. Otherwise ...........? Reading may posts about the difficulty to get a bed in Portugal, specially an inexpensive one, compared to Spain, I'm feeling backing out. Anyone, any good news to cheer me up a little?

Hi Keiko.

Another Japan resident here (Kyushu). In my opinion, the dry heat of Spain/Portugal is not nearly as oppressive as the wet humidity of Japan, along with the baking UV rays. I’ve been in upper 30’s weather in Europe and it’s more tolerable than just 30 in Tokyo. If you can ‘gaman’ 30 degrees in TYO you’ll be ok.

Anyway, temperatures should be dropping in Spain within a week.

Ganbatte!

 

[yogaflowjo]

Because it's the Spanish weather service. Same thing applies, in reverse, for the Portuguese. As noted elsewhere, the two countries do not always cooperate that intensely. For a Canadian living near the US border, this is reminiscent of home weather services!

Link for the Portuguese (note that Portugal is an island in a sea of grey):

Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

www.ipma.pt

Today's screenshot (Tues Aug 22, 2023)

View attachment 154973

Can you tell me where you access this map please. Heading off in 4 weeks and keen to keep track of local weather with accurate details

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

Can you tell me where you access this map please. Heading off in 4 weeks and keen to keep track of local weather with accurate details

Sure. It's the IPMA website (the Portuguese Weather/Atmosphere office, and you can customize it by specifying the district of Portugal you're in, and the nearest large town to where you are.

For instance, I look it up all the time; my district is Santarém, and my town is Vila Nova da Barquinha.
Its web address is this:

IPMA - 10 days Forecast by Local

www.ipma.pt

The two drop-downs above the daily details give you the chance to choose your district and town. Choose the district first, and then the second will list the relevant towns in that district.

If you just want the general homepage in English, giving the country-wide forecasts, the URL is this:

Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

www.ipma.pt

Bom caminho!

 

[Keikochan]

Thank you, Burton! Your post is really encouraging. I'm leaving tomorrow for Lisbon and think I can manage somehow.