Is it hard to find a albergue in June on the way of France Camino

[Kentchi2000]

Dear all
I will be on my way of Frances Camino from Leon to Santiago during 10-25 June 2016
Since I am not sure which cities I will be staying at night hence I am not going to book any accommodation then
Could I know is it peak in June , could I get one albergue during that period
By the way , I also could like to know what is the weather look like then , hot weather ?
Thanks alot
Kentchi

 

[Pingüigrino]

Dear all
I will be on my way of Frances Camino from Leon to Santiago during 10-25 June 2016
Since I am not sure which cities I will be staying at night hence I am not going to book any accommodation then
Could I know is it peak in June , could I get one albergue during that period
By the way , I also could like to know what is the weather look like then , hot weather ?
Thanks alot
Kentchi

Hi Kentchi.
You will find ALL the albergues opened. The wheater usually is hot, but quite bearable. Buen Camino

 

[Deleted member 3000]

could I get one albergue during that period

Yes. It is easiest to find a bed if you stop before about 3 p.m. After that, you may find beds are full. There are lots of albergues, so keep trying. You can always take a taxi.

 

[november_moon]

When we walked a couple years ago in June, we didn't have any trouble finding beds - not always at our first choice, but usually. We were stopping mid-afternoon, not waiting until 5 or 6 to find a place. We are walking again in June and haven't booked anything beyond our 1st night's accommodation. As you go along, if you sometimes find the albergues full, there are other options - hotels, casa rurales, some people rent rooms in their homes, etc. And of course, there is always the option to walk to the next town, take a taxi onward or backward, or off-route to get accommodation.

 

[Flattmeister]

I did the stretch between Leon and Santiago at the same time last year. Most days I finished walking by 2 or 3pm and never had any issues finding a bed. The leg between Sarria and Santiago is notoriously busy, so on this section you might want to arrive at albergues earlier rather than later. The only occasion I was unable to find an albergue bed was the second last night on camino and it was after arriving in town well after 5pm. I did find a twin room in a pension for 40 euros though, which I was able to share with a friend.
Re. weather, I was lucky and didn't really have any rain between Leon and Santiago. Generally speaking I found the mornings were cool so I would wear my rain jacket, which didn't provide warmth, but did keep the cool air off. By 10am generally it was warm and by midday it was hot. I am speaking generally and there were some days it didn't get too hot. What constitutes warm and hot varies person to person though, just as the weather varies year to year of course. In any case that was my experience of the same period last year.

 

[Devon Mike]

July and August are the busiest months. In 2014 and 2015 I walked in May and June and had no problem finding a bed. The weather was good with afternoon temperatures in the 30's most days. Just a couple of cool days and one and a half damp days both times.

 

[Felipe]

It is difficult to know in advance where are you going to finish your day, every day. But early in the morning, after café con leche and a talk with fellow walkers you like, you will have a pretty good idea. I would reserve especially in the Sarriá-Compostela stages, because it is more crowded and there are many organized groups that reserve lots of beds.
This way, you will have some flexibility and also peace of mind.

 

[Mark Lee]

I walked the CF in June 2014. I never had a problem finding a bed and I thought the weather was beautiful. Shorts and t-shirts everyday.
It is impossible to predict either the weather or the bed availability. Don't sweat it.

 

[Kentchi2000]

Dear all
Thanks for the usefull information advice
Buen Camino

 

[Kentchi2000]

I did the stretch between Leon and Santiago at the same time last year. Most days I finished walking by 2 or 3pm and never had any issues finding a bed. The leg between Sarria and Santiago is notoriously busy, so on this section you might want to arrive at albergues earlier rather than later. The only occasion I was unable to find an albergue bed was the second last night on camino and it was after arriving in town well after 5pm. I did find a twin room in a pension for 40 euros though, which I was able to share with a friend.
Re. weather, I was lucky and didn't really have any rain between Leon and Santiago. Generally speaking I found the mornings were cool so I would wear my rain jacket, which didn't provide warmth, but did keep the cool air off. By 10am generally it was warm and by midday it was hot. I am speaking generally and there were some days it didn't get too hot. What constitutes warm and hot varies person to person though, just as the weather varies year to year of course. In any case that was my experience of the same period last year.

Hi Flattmeister
Since you were having the same time same route last year
could I know more information about that ..... should I need to bring the mattress and sleepbag or liner with me ... I am quite concert the weight of my backpack .... I hope it is below 7KG
All the best
Kentchi

 

[Pingüigrino]

Hi Flattmeister
Since you were having the same time same route last year
could I know more information about that ..... should I need to bring the mattress and sleepbag or liner with me ... I am quite concert the weight of my backpack .... I hope it is below 7KG
All the best
Kentchi

Hi Kentchi. Bring your sleepbag with you ever. A ligth one, ( 700 gr.)
I´ve been walking diferents Caminos for many years, many kilometres, many circunstances. I never needed a mattress.
Buen Camino.

 

[Flattmeister]

Hi Flattmeister
Since you were having the same time same route last year
could I know more information about that ..... should I need to bring the mattress and sleepbag or liner with me ... I am quite concert the weight of my backpack .... I hope it is below 7KG
All the best
Kentchi

Hi Kentchi, I agree with Pinguigrino, at night it can still be cool so a light sleeping bag is good to have. I never once needed a mattress, that is something you could leave behind.
Buen Camino