For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
Hi Sue -- I walked the Camino Sept 18-Oct 25 in 2015. The weather was temperate with only a couple of really not evenings/nights, a few hot days, a few colder days (sweater weather), three really rainy days. I thought it was just the best time of year, and most nights you can call ahead to reserve a bed. I averaged around 20 or 25 km per day.Hi everyone, as a relatively new member, please can anyone advise as to what to expect on the Frances in October, plan on walking this route next year and beginning planning. In particular weather and availability of accommodation. Thanks in advance, any advice welcome.
Many thanks David, much appreciated.Hi Sue -- I walked the Camino Sept 18-Oct 25 in 2015. The weather was temperate with only a couple of really not evenings/nights, a few hot days, a few colder days (sweater weather), three really rainy days. I thought it was just the best time of year, and most nights you can call ahead to reserve a bed. I averaged around 20 or 25 km per day.
David
Many thanks, much appreciate and notedI walked the CF in October and November of 2017. The mornings are quite cool so I wore leggings under my shorts and a fleece layer over my shirt. By mid morning I had to find somewhere semi private to strip off the warm layers as the day warmed up.
This was my routine from Bayonne to Leon. In Leon I finally had to break down and buy a cheap puff jacket for the mornings and evenings.
There were a few wet days where a pack cover and poncho came in as welcome additions to my pack.
I did have two nights on the Baztan leg where the local albergue was closed and no rooms were available.
The first occurrence, amazingly, the albergue was unlocked. I felt quite guilty about it and I still used the shower and a bunkbed. I of course left a donation and a note with my apologies and my thanks.
The second time was a local Fiesta and there was not a single space available anywhere nearby. A local bartender checked for anywhere they could think of. In that case I pulled the plug and got a taxi to Zubiri. Loads of accomodation there.
For the rest of the CF I had no trouble.
Buen Camino!
Many thanks, much appreciated, particularly heads up re the daylight saving change, will check out before we leaveDefinitely cold nights (I had frost on the ground in El Acebo (just after Cruz de Fero) on Oct 22 in 2021, and it was cold enough from mid-Meseta that it was hard to convince anyone to keep windows open!). By mid-October, I would start the mornings with everything I owned (including hat, gloves, buff) but by noon was in shirt sleeves. But the days are short, and just before daylight savings ends the last week of October, the sun doesn't come up until almost 9 am, and the afternoon sun isn't warm enough to dry laundry, so I found I would chip in with other pilgrims for a washer and dryer load every 3-4 days. I found it a wonderful time to be walking. Buen Camino!
Bit like England then! Thank you for the information, will take on board.The only thing to expect (weather-wise) in October is the unexpected. In my repeated experience, it’s a great time to walk but you could get all four seasons in one day.
Thank you, great photos, we’re English so are used to rain!Sue, I walked the the CF last October 19-November 24. It was cool over the Pyrenees, hot from Pamplona to Leon, and rainy from Ponferrada to Santiago. It rained every day during the last 10 days and once it was torrential all day long. Nonetheless, we all had a great time. Buen Camino.
Thank you, much appreciated. We’re expecting the challenge and are very excited looking forward to our Camino experience, whatever it brings.Dear Sue,
I walked CF in October 2021. Weather wise, you may hit every season in one day, as correctly pointed out by henrythedog. Essential packing is gloves and a buff, a head torch good sweater and rain protection ( Poncho/light raincoat and over trousers). Balance all the above with ‘packing light as possible’ and you will be grand.
Most of all, and I mean this sincerely, be assured that every step taken will add to the most marvellous powerful experience one could ask for, blessed by those you meet along the way. Plan well, prepare for cold and heat within a couple of hours, and set your face like flint towards Santiago, soaking in everything along the way.
Buen camino. X
Thank you for the tipBy October I tend to carry something reflective & fluorescent for morning starts as sunrise is so late.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?