Last minute packing dilemma for July!

Teresita16 · Jul 7, 2016

Hi, I'm starting from Oviedo on the 10th July. I leave tomorrow night and am starting to pack. I have a lovely fleece zip up jacket but it's seems quite bulky in my 30L backpack. Will I need a fleece in July? I also have a lightweight rain jacket and am considering just wearing that and a long sleeved T shirt if it's chilly. It would free up about a quarter of the space in my bag. Any opinions would be welcome?

dougfitz · Jul 7, 2016

Hmm! I prefer to carry a light fleece pullover or 1/4 zip rather than a bulky jacket. There will definitely be fewer days where the morning chill requires a good fleece. You could always try your proposed solution, and be prepared to buy a light fleece along the way if necessary.

Teresita16 · Jul 8, 2016

Have decided on two really lightweight long sleeve tops that can be layered up and take up no space at all in my pack. I'm finding it hard to be ruthless when it comes to packing but I know I thank my self for it later on.

micamino73 · Jul 8, 2016

Bring the fleece. Esp in the evening can be cold.

micamino73 · Jul 8, 2016

One fleece should be fine if you have also a light raincoat. It would go below 10C.. but it can be chilly.

AcrossTheWater3008 · Jul 8, 2016

@Teresita16

Welcome to the Forum and Buen Camino.... hope you have a great one!

dougfitz · Jul 8, 2016

micamino73 said:
One fleece should be fine if you have also a light raincoat. It would go below 10C.. but it can be chilly.

Did you mean that it wouldn't go below 10degC? Santiago has recorded a lower minimum Jul temperature, at 9.6degC in 1948, but other major towns like Oviedo and Lugo have never experienced a minimum below 10degC in Jul before.

domigee · Jul 8, 2016

It went down to 4 deg in the mountains after Rabanal in 2012. I was glad I had a fleece but I missed a head covering. It was very windy too which added to the cold factor. Would your 2 tops be warm enough?

Teresita16 · Jul 8, 2016

Uff! 4 degrees is very cold. I've just started my journey and I've left my jacket at home. I have the day sightseeing in Oviedo tomorrow so I'll look out for a sports shop to see if I can find a cheap lightweight fleece there. My pack is feeling quite light at the moment but the jacket just wouldn't fit in in the end.