Camino in October

[NZjim]

I'm going to be coming from Scotland and looking at starting 1st October.
Anyone else starting early around that time?

 

[mspath]

NZjim,

Many of us have found autumn to be a GREAT time for walking! October days are generally gloriously sunny and nights cool; perfect walking weather. Also the crowds of summer have gone and space in albergues is easier to find.

Check out these earlier Forum topics for lots of helpful info; see September- October and walking in October- November.

Happy planning and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

 

[NZjim]

NZjim,

Many of us have found autumn to be a GREAT time for walking! October days are generally gloriously sunny and nights cool; perfect walking weather. Also the crowds of summer have gone and space in albergues is easier to find.

Check out these earlier Forum topics for lots of helpful info; see September- October and walking in October- November.

Happy planning and Buen Camino,

Margaret Meredith

Thanks for the links Margaret.
Information about the likely weather conditions is a big help .

 

[AshaDasi]

I'm going to be coming from Scotland and looking at starting 1st October.
Anyone else starting early around that time?

Buen camino, and enjoy the anticipation of a great adventure!

 

[NZjim]

Buen camino, and enjoy the anticipation of a great adventure!

Thanks Cheynee. Gonna be a good challenge. 8 months in total away from home. Lots of places to visit, family and friends both old and new ones to meet up with.

 

[MaryLynn]

Thanks for the links Margaret.
Information about the likely weather conditions is a big help .

It will be hard to predict the weather in October. In 2011 the weather was beautiful for most of October with sunny skies and warm temperatures (as high as 32C for almost a week), but the last week of October was rainy and cold (8C). I would (and will) prepare for any kind of weather in October. I'm returning in mid-September to walk from St.Jean to Santiago and look forward to the gentle light, the sunrises, and the landscapes in many shades of brown...and the cafe con leche...and so many other things. Be prepared for warm, cold, wet, dry weather, and you will be fine!

 

[WildPlace]

Hi there, I will be walking the Camino Frances again this year, planning to start early October - somewhere around the 8th or 9th - can't get away before this as my daughter is getting married!

Buen camino