Temperature check-Norte

[hfox]

Hi all,
I’m starting my Camino del Norte this week (7th) and I’m a bit surprised that it looks cooler and rainier than I was anticipating. I tend to run very cold generally, so I was wondering if I’m bringing enough warm clothes. Specifically, I was going to bring a poncho, but now I’m wondering if a rain jacket and pack cover might be better for warmth? Also, I was planning to sleep in shorts, but now I’m wondering if I should bring pants to sleep in (I have water resistant hiking pants, but I can’t sleep in them). Thanks!

 

[trecile]

Hi all,
I’m starting my Camino del Norte this week (7th) and I’m a bit surprised that it looks cooler and rainier than I was anticipating. I tend to run very cold generally, so I was wondering if I’m bringing enough warm clothes. Specifically, I was going to bring a poncho, but now I’m wondering if a rain jacket and pack cover might be better for warmth? Also, I was planning to sleep in shorts, but now I’m wondering if I should bring pants to sleep in (I have water resistant hiking pants, but I can’t sleep in them). Thanks!

I walked in a rainy July in 2018, but it wasn't cold. In fact I ditched a sweater that I had in my pack when I got to Gijón and never needed it.

 

[C clearly]

Without knowing all the clothing that you intend to bring, it is impossible to know if it seems to be enough. You should take clothing layers that can be combined in different ways, for a range of conditions while you are walking, relaxing and sleeping.

 

[peshe56]

On the Norte now and has been hardly any rain , it is humid , and chilly mornings. But warm sunny or partly cloudy days .

 

[lt56ny]

A poncho does provide warmth. In fact it provides sweat too haha. But it also provides that your pack will stay dry and it takes just a few seconds to put it on.

 

[hfox]

Awesome, thanks all for the information! I think I’ll just stick with the poncho. I did end up throwing a pair of sweat pants and a fleece in, and I can always send them back if I end up being too hot