June Weather on Portugues

[koilife]

Walking Central Route from Lisbon, starting end of May. Planning my element protection.

My first time on the Frances, almost entire time was 20-30F lower than average and my cold weather system was stressed. Second time, almost always 20-30 F higher than average, and my sun protection system was stressed. By "stressed" I mean to the point of discomfort but not safety.

Already checked historical weather info (weatherspark.com) along the route. Avg highs mid 70s - low 80s (24-29 C). Avg lows in the 50s (10-15 C) Avg 2" rainfall (5 cm). How stable or variable does the weather along that route tend to be?

Does the rain tend to be lots of light showers, a few torrential ones, or steady?

How much/little wind tends to be common?

How intense does the sun tend to be?

 

[Trishagale]

My daughter did Portugues in June 2017. It was extremely hot, temperatures in the high 30’s C. She was walking near an area of extreme bushfires, on the track by 5:00am and finishing around 1:00pm. She found it difficult. But who knows, might be different this year! I think you need to be prepared and flexible.

 

[koilife]

I think you need to be prepared and flexible.

Absolutely agreed. I have three equipment sets that I can use and that can handle all extremes. However, each one handles those different extremes better or worse. If I can match the system to the most likely weather, bonus. If not, I'll flex.