Help request for my first camino

[keiholee]

I plan to take a minimum Camino from Lugo to Santiago in early August. Do I need to bring a wind jacket or poncho, because I have no idea about weather condition along the way in that period?

 

[Fearbocht]

You are planning on walking in Gallicia in August so there is a chance there will be rain..have a good look at this link: .http://www.holiday-weather.com/galicia/averages/august/

My first Camino trip was early August for the Santiago to Finisterre trip and I brought little rain protection, denim jeans and cotton tshirts....and it worked out fine. Looking back on it having done other weeks on the Camino I realise now how lucky and foolish I was. I have corrected all those errors and rain gear is put in the bag first regardless of what the weather forecast tells me. On the Portugues at easter 2016 I bought a 2 euro disposable poncho in Mos...even that was better to have than nothing!

 

[SYates]

Hi and welcome to the forum @keiholee

There is always a chance of rain in Galicia, that is the reason why it is so green here ;-) So yes, bring a light-weight poncho! Buen Camino, SY

 

[keiholee]

You are planning on walking in Gallicia in August so there is a chance there will be rain..have a good look at this link: .http://www.holiday-weather.com/galicia/averages/august/

My first Camino trip was early August for the Santiago to Finisterre trip and I brought little rain protection, denim jeans and cotton tshirts....and it worked out fine. Looking back on it having done other weeks on the Camino I realise now how lucky and foolish I was. I have corrected all those errors and rain gear is put in the bag first regardless of what the weather forecast tells me. On the Portugues at easter 2016 I bought a 2 euro disposable poncho in Mos...even that was better to have than nothing!

Than

 

[keiholee]

Than

muchas gracias.

Hi and welcome to the forum @keiholee

There is always a chance of rain in Galicia, that is the reason why it is so green here ;-) So yes, bring a light-weight poncho! Buen Camino, SY

 

[Rich1]

As everyone else has said - yes, for bare minimum, bring a waterproof top. I'm looking at Camino Madrid onto Salvador/Primitivo or Invierno (can't make up my mind!) and I'll definitely be taking waterproof top & bottoms - I'm not a poncho kind of guy

 

[alaskadiver]

I had a super lightweight rain jacket in May. I think I wore it once between Lugo and Santiago. For maybe an hour at most. It was too hot and I found it more comfortable to just get wet. The rain was always light except for one day when it poured for about an hour and that's when I wore it. Wore my rain skirt once on the whole trip too.
Are you from a warm climate? A light rain jacket will probably be a good idea. Make sure you have a pack cover too. Some people like ponchos better. I hate them, they are like saunas. Another one of those personal preference things. Look at the long range forecast the day before you leave and make your decision based on that. It's hard to say what the weather will be like this far out.
But be aware that rain pants in August are going to make you overheat in all likely hood. Walking generates a lot of heat.

 

[alaskadiver]

I plan to take a minimum Camino from Lugo to Santiago in early August. Do I need to bring a wind jacket or poncho, because I have no idea about weather condition along the way in that period?

There are hardly any fountains or bars on the Primitivo until you reach Melide. Make sure you take enough water. You can read about our struggle to find water in my blog. The first part of the Primitivo is the worst but the first day out Lugo is only slightly better.

http://www.musingsfromthelastfrontier.com/packing-camino-de-santiago/

 

[Ian Afloat]

I had a super lightweight rain jacket in May. I think I wore it once between Lugo and Santiago. For maybe an hour at most. It was too hot and I found it more comfortable to just get wet. The rain was always light except for one day when it poured for about an hour and that's when I wore it. Wore my rain skirt once on the whole trip too.
Are you from a warm climate? A light rain jacket will probably be a good idea. Make sure you have a pack cover too. Some people like ponchos better. I hate them, they are like saunas. Another one of those personal preference things. Look at the long range forecast the day before you leave and make your decision based on that. It's hard to say what the weather will be like this far out.
But be aware that rain pants in August are going to make you overheat in all likely hood. Walking generates a lot of heat.

I go for quick dry shorts if it's going to rain...your skin will dry quicker if it is not being marinated in long trousers under waterproof pants.

 

[keiholee]

Thank you so much. I am going to bring quick dry underwear.