- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2017 - Camino Frances
2019 - Camino Portugues
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MyI plan to walk the Camino de Norte in 2020 and would appreciate any insights regarding the best time of year for this route. My wife and walked the St. James route beginning late April 2017 and enjoyed the spring like walk. I initially thought the same timing for the Camino Norte, but wonder if it would be colder and if it would be advisable to start a bit later. Any experience of fellow peligrinos would be appracited.
My wife and I leave in 5 weeks to walk the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon and then continue to Finisterre after Santiago . . . we can't wait.
Thanks everyone. Michael
My husband began in May 22. He found it cold, wet, and muddy; however, there were some fair days.I walked in 2017 from mid-May to end of June. The weather was generally quite good -only 4-5 days with rain but not a huge amount. Temperatures pleasant.
It was also before the "in-season" at the coast so finding accommodation was not an issue and higher summer rates were not in effect.
Buen Camino whatever you decide.
Very helpful. Thank you.I arrived Irun on the 15th of June and left on the 17th. Warm and sunny when I left but within a couple of hours it began to rain and did so on and off for the next two weeks! But it was warm. I had left Geneva at the end of April and chose the Norte as I recconned there would always be a wind coming off the ocean and it would be cooler than trying to walk the Frances especially at that time of the year.
One day in early July I met a fellow peregrino who had a friend walking the Frances and that friend phoned to ask about the weather as it was in the high 30's where he was and where we were it was in the low 20's.
Soooo... I don't really know what the best time of the year would be but I do know I would like to return and walk at least as far as Bilbao once more just to see what I missed during all the rain.
buen camino
Thanks. Good to know.My
My husband began in May 22. He found it cold, wet, and muddy; however, there were some fair days.
My daughter and I walked the Norte last spring from start to finish beginning on Memorial Day (end of May) and finished around July 4th. There were only a couple of days of rain. The weather was perfect. YOU. WILL. LOVE. IT!! BUEN CAMINOI plan to walk the Camino de Norte in 2020 and would appreciate any insights regarding the best time of year for this route. My wife and walked the St. James route beginning late April 2017 and enjoyed the spring like walk. I initially thought the same timing for the Camino Norte, but wonder if it would be colder and if it would be advisable to start a bit later. Any experience of fellow peligrinos would be appracited.
My wife and I leave in 5 weeks to walk the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon and then continue to Finisterre after Santiago . . . we can't wait.
Thanks everyone. Michael
I started on July 4th last year, and so did the rain.My daughter and I walked the Norte last spring from start to finish beginning on Memorial Day (end of May) and finished around July 4th. There were only a couple of days of rain. The weather was perfect. YOU. WILL. LOVE. IT!! BUEN CAMINO❤
That was a miserable summer month indeed. To compare: July 2018 had 123 hours of sunshine and (extremely warm and sunny) February 2019 had 203 hours of sunshine. With much less daylight. So unpredictable.I did it in July last
I started on July 4th last year, and so did the rain.I'm not saying that it rained all the time, but apparently it was a wetter than usual July. I'm going to try my luck with September next time for the Norte.
Also planning Del Norte from the second week of April 2020. With my previous Camino we started a conversation here with everyone starting more or less at the same time. Maybe we can do something similar? It helped a bit with traveling to the start etc.I'm also looking to walk the Norte sometime in April - May 2020, would love to hear some feedback. I'm not fussed if it's a little cooler or wetter.
I will probably see you on the way. Planning to arrive in Irun on the 11th and start my Camino on the 12thMy flights are booked and i plan to arrive in Irun from Paris on the train on the 11th April! Full Camino norte for me. Shall plan for rain, hail, wind and shine.!
Absolutely yes. I have pre-booked accom for the night of the 11th in Irun at a Pension so we'll be starting on the same day!I will probably see you on the way. Planning to arrive in Irun on the 11th and start my Camino on the 12th
Starting from Irun on April 19th
Lets hope we get good weather. Buen Camino!4 days before me. I'd have to run to catch up, so best best of luck!
I don't mind the thought of a day or 2 of rain (especially in this brutal Australian summer we're in right now), but I'm not keen on weeks worthLets hope we get good weather. Buen Camino!
I started in San Sabastian after spending two nights there exploring and eating...I have no regrets at missing Irun as there is so much spectacular scenery along most of the Norte.Well, the best of plans are not working out for 2020 given the pandemic. My wife and I will be attending a wedding in Barcelona on June 19, 2021 . . . soooo . . . my revised plans are to begin on or around June 24 from Irun. I have begun to think about routes and potential best stops for rest days. The funny thing is my very first rest day might be after day 1 - LOL! After all, how can you NOT spend an extra day in San Sebastian . . . the food mecca of Spain? I may actually just start in San Sebastian!
Thanks, that may be my best plan then. Can't wait!I started in San Sabastian after spending two nights there exploring and eating...I have no regrets at missing Irun as there is so much spectacular scenery along most of the Norte.
Okay . . . did not know thatAlthough if you are planning on flying, San Sebastion's airport is in.......you guessed it........Irun. You can literally walk out of the airport and start your Camino. Or, you can catch a train or taxi into town, and start grazing in the old town. Everything you've heard about the food in Basque country is true.
Buen Camino
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