Hello from Portland, Oregon (USA)

[Mike_Vander]

Hello Everyone! I am Michael Vander from Portland, Oregon. I start my walk from St. Jean Pied-De-Port on or around the 3rd of April 2009. Wondering what the average weather conditions are like in the early spring? If it is anything like its here where I live, the snow and rain will not be a problem. Great website!

 

[KiwiNomad06]

Expect anything along the Camino in April! In 2008 there were definitely some snowstorms. In mid-April along the Le Puy route I struck snow, then 30C+ heat a week later. You need to prepare for all conditions.
Margaret

 

[Deirdre]

Welcome, Mike,
You will find Pilgrim friends from all over the world are willing and able to answer all your Camino questions! Here you will find information, banter and discussions both serious and light hearted. Enjoy your planning!
Buen Camino,

 

[30daystosantiago]

Hi, I walked the same route in April a few years ago. I found it cool most mornings and evenings, requiring my fleece...by most afternoons I was in trail shorts and tee shirt - some days it got down right hot, but not unbearable. It rained perhaps a third of the time. I didn't encounter snow directly but I missed it by two days around Burgos. In a nut shell, prepare for all weather type, none of which will be extreme (chances are). You will probably find Galician weather (towards the end) approximates Oregon weather on balance...Buen Camino!!