• 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)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Camino in October

rob_fullnorth

New Member
Time of past OR future Camino
planning to make it in a couple of years.
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob
 
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
Last edited:
After mid-October many of the albergues in the smaller towns begin closing for the season. As you approach November just as expected it gets colder and rainier. Maybe even experience snow in Galicia.
A lot less pilgrims on the Frances the later into October you get. Fair amount at the beginning of the month, but by the end of the month numbers go down quite a bit. A lot of empty beds in albergues.
To me October is like April on the Camino Frances. You can walk in sunny warm and dry weather one week, and the next week it is rainy and cold. Maybe even snow.
 
Ideal sleeping bag liner whether we want to add a thermal plus to our bag, or if we want to use it alone to sleep in shelters or hostels. Thanks to its mummy shape, it adapts perfectly to our body.

€46,-
In my opinion, October is the perfect time to walk. The early part of the month can be quite warm. By the end of the month, it can be quite cool, with some mornings hovering around the freezing point. To get a feel for the conditions, you could check my photos from my late Sept/Oct CF in 2015. www.tomnorthenscold.com/camino
 
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob

Rob, Two years ago I completed the CF, starting in SJPP to Santiago. I began my trek on September 19th and completed it November 4th. By and large I had good weather, mostly in the 70 F degree range. I did have some rainy days, primarily in the mountains so a light weight wind breaker/rdain jacket is advised. When planning my trip, I heard that the CF was crowded fduring the high season months, which I wanted too avoid. I am happy to report that I did not experienced that, rather, light pilgrim traffic and no problem in securing a bed at any of the alburgues and pensions along the way. As a side note, I did take a very light weight sleeping bag which I would recommend. The counter argument to that is to take
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob


Rob, Two years ago I completed the CF, starting in SJPPand ending in Santiago. I began my trek on September 19th and completed it November 4th. By and large I had good weather, mostly in the 70 F degree range. I did have some rainy days, primarily in the mountains so a light weight windbreaker/rain jacket is advised. When planning my trip, I heard that the CF was crowded during the high season months, which I wanted too avoid. I am happy to report that had very light foot traffic and no problem in securing a bed at any of the alburgues and pensions along the way. As a side note, I did take a very light weight sleeping bag which I would recommend. The counter argument to that is to save the weight and take a slip cover; alburgues have blankets if needed. Have a wonderful journey
 
In my opinion, October is the perfect time to walk. The early part of the month can be quite warm. By the end of the month, it can be quite cool, with some mornings hovering around the freezing point. To get a feel for the conditions, you could check my photos from my late Sept/Oct CF in 2015. www.tomnorthenscold.com/camino
Couldn't agree with you more!! Great advice for our newbie!
 
Very light, comfortable and compressible poncho. Specially designed for protection against water for any activity.

Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

€60,-
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob
Buen Camino!! Hope you have fabulous weather too!!
 
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob
I was on the Camino from mid-September to mid-October and we were blessed with incredible weather. Not a day of rain except for a few drops once or twice. We started walking at 7 am in about 12 degrees and by 11 am sometimes it started getting a bit hot; 1 pm it could be in the high 20's. Nice and cool at night. But, as we all know, weather is "caprichosa". What I loved was stuffing ourselves with wild blackberries and figs along the trail! Yum Yum! And the sunflower fields were so beautiful! Buen Camino.
 
My experience was October was perfect. Weather was warm during the day, cool at night. I had a week of rain but it wasn't so cold as to be a problem. There were pilgrims but not nearly as many as during the earlier months. I liked it so much I'm doing del Norte this October.
 
The focus is on reducing the risk of failure through being well prepared. 2nd ed.
I have walked the Camino Frances in April and in October. The weather was certainly changeable, but never too hot or too cold. I did find that I needed gloves early in the morning though, and buying some did pose a challenge. It was not crowded in October, and by time I reached Sarria, that section wasn’t crowded any more either, which wasn’t the case in early May. It rained only three times, all the way from SJPP! And then, of course, it poured in Santiago.
 
Hi Rob!

Welcome to the Forun.

In 2015 I completed the "Camino de Santiago", starting in Pamplona, like you, to Santiago. I began my trek on September 24th and completed it October 24th (30 days). You can walk in sunny warm and dry weather one week, and the next week it is rainy and cold. I think the opinion Mr RJM is the better!!

Have a nice journey, "Buen Camino"
 
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob
I walked the Frances beginning in SJPDP in sept last year. By october, weather was still mild but it was colder in the mornings. (It will also be dark for about the first hour or more of your daily hike.). No problem if you bring a lightweight puffy jacket you can scrunch up in your backpack, gloves, a scarf, and lightweight layers. As the day wears on, you will be removing most of these items under the warm autumn sun. I never needed handwarmers (as i do when hiking here in massachusetts) but the jacket, scarf, lightweight gloves will make a big difference in your comfort level.

Buen Camino to you!
(Jacscamino.wordpress.com)
 
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
I love reading all these posts about the Fall as we are preparing to start on September 11th for the first time.
Thank you all for all your golden tidbits. We are on the slow mode most likely and like hearing what to expect late October ...
In my opinion, October is the perfect time to walk. The early part of the month can be quite warm. By the end of the month, it can be quite cool, with some mornings hovering around the freezing point. To get a feel for the conditions, you could check my photos from my late Sept/Oct CF in 2015. www.tomnorthenscold.com/camino
I love your pictures! Thanks for sharing with us.
 
In my opinion, October is the perfect time to walk. The early part of the month can be quite warm. By the end of the month, it can be quite cool, with some mornings hovering around the freezing point. To get a feel for the conditions, you could check my photos from my late Sept/Oct CF in 2015. www.tomnorthenscold.com/camino
Tom, these are moving, beautfulstupendous photos!
 
Down bag (90/10 duvet) of 700 fills with 180 g (6.34 ounces) of filling. Mummy-shaped structure, ideal when you are looking for lightness with great heating performance.

€149,-
Hello,
I'm Rob and I'm a newbie here in a forum. I'm thrilled about my plan to walk this year Camino de Santiago from Pamplona to Santiago de Compostela in October of 2019. Anyone can share their experience what typical climate I can expect during that time of season? How crowded the trail can be during that time?
Thanks,
Rob
Rob, - You should be thrilled! - I did it in 2016, SJPP - Santiago - Oct 6th - Nov 4th. Conditions were perfect, - not too hot or cold, but I you'll need everything from shorts & tee shirt to a fleece jacket. Some stragglers I met that ended up a week behind did experience some snow flurries in early November at higher elevations. Crowding is not a problem - it's just out of season, so you'll have plently of "space", and you'll meet some new friends too.
I'll be on the trail again in October this year to initiate my wife, but just a few days starting in Pamplona Oct 13, so we may cross paths.
All the best!
Paul
 

Most read last week in this forum

Last year made the mistake of travelling after the 500k walk to Porto and Barcelona and Cadaqués then the UK.(All amazing) but I was too tired to make the most of it. So this year I’m lucky...
I trying to purchase my one way ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Porto.I cannot find any info on bringing my luggage with me( a small carry on and a knapsack) anyone taken this bus? Can I...
Trying to determine best way from Madrid airport to Leon? Thank you
Beginning March 1, my husband and I walked from Santo Domingo de la Calzada to Astorga on the CF. Prior to our trip, I had contracted with Jacotrans to move our bags for 21 straight days...
Just saw a press release from Correos announcing that they will be offering a left luggage service at all of their 2,000+ offices throughout Spain. For up to 15 days at a time...
Hi All, I have booked a walking week away from home arriving in Porto on 9th May at 19.10 (all being well). My initial intention was travel to Vigo by train and walk to Santiago, returning to...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.

Forum Rules

Forum Rules

Camino Updates on YouTube

Camino Conversations

Most downloaded Resources

This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top