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Forecasts were often wrong when I was there both years. I did get quite a bit of rain, but it was manageable and more often intermittent even when it was was supposed to be all day.When I'd first begun planning this - my research indicated mild weather in June, but the current forecasts are showing rain, rain, more rain, and thunderstorms for (at least) the first 4+ days of this adventure.
I'll be walking along the French Way, starting in SJPP, with my first stop in Valcarlos. I've got to be honest, I'm beginning to get nervous.
How are all of you that are out there (currently) on the Camino doing? Are you being drenched the whole way, or is the rain intermittent?
I'll have the obligatory poncho as well as a waterproof/resistant hat and shoes. Though some have said umbrellas are helpful, I won't be bringing one, because I use two walking sticks to prevent swelling in my hands.
Thanks in advance for any input and/or advice!
Buen Camino!
Geri V
Hi @GeriVeee, you write in an earlier post that you are hoping to start in SJPP on 5 June. Is that still your plan? If so, it is way way too early to get nervous about the weather. The current weather models for a forecast so far into the future are still very uncertain and their predictions do not converge, they vary from rain during most of the day to sunshine all day long and everything in between including clouds, sunshine and a bit of thunderstorm in the afternoon.the current forecasts are showing rain, rain, more rain, and thunderstorms for (at least) the first 4+ days of this adventure.
Of course predicting the weather is a fools errand. Do not worry about it. It is also June so you will dry quickly. A good poncho is all you need if it does rain. You can wear shorts or if you are chilly and it is raining in the morning a really light rain pant is something to consider. You pre-booked so I do not know if that means you are having your pack shipped every day. If you are using luggage transportation than take what you want without worries. One question and an observation.I'll be walking along the French Way, starting in SJPP, with my first stop in Valcarlos. I've got to be honest, I'm beginning to get nervous.
Thank you @it56ny! All of what you say is so very true. I've wanted to do this since 2016 - and have just gotten the courage to actually do it (or a portion of it anyways.) The one thing I knew for sure, was that I needed to do this solo, so as not to worry about anyone else's pace or experience.Of course predicting the weather is a fools errand. Do not worry about it. It is also June so you will dry quickly. A good poncho is all you need if it does rain. You can wear shorts or if you are chilly and it is raining in the morning a really light rain pant is something to consider. You pre-booked so I do not know if that means you are having your pack shipped every day. If you are using luggage transportation than take what you want without worries. One question and an observation.
Why did you choose to walk up the Valcarlos route instead of the Napoleon? You should check with the pilgrim office about the weather before you start that first morning.
Also I hope that this camino will give you the confidence to do another camino without pre-booking everything. I think if you have the confidence to walk alone without being tied down you will experience even more freedom and leave yourself completely open to what the camino and your heart want to do every day.
Everyone is nervous before their first camino. It is perfectly natural. When I walked the first time there was far less information about the camino than there is now. Within a week you will be a pro. I will be walking my 8th camino in the fall. I walk much less traveled caminos and intend to continue doing that. If I would have walked the VDLP on my first camino I do not know how I would have reacted. I probably would have freaked out. Now I love the less traveled ways. Remember that worrying about the rain or blisters or distances or ability is natural. But also know you will really learn that the camino teaches you that all you have in life is the step you are taking, nothing more, nothing less. Take the first step and let go and allow what is happening, happen. What will be at the top of the hill, who knows??????
Very doubtful.When I'd first begun planning this - my research indicated mild weather in June, but the current forecasts are showing rain, rain, more rain, and thunderstorms for (at least) the first 4+ days of this adventure.
As has been mentioned in another thread, weather predictions are generally more unreliable the further out they are. Eleven days from now, they might as well just put a bunch of random predictions in a hat and draw one out at random. When they are two to three days out, you can start to perhaps worry. Even when it is just for tomorrow, it can always be wrong.Yes - I am still starting in SJPP on June 5 - which is just 11 days away from now.
I've been watching the weather predictions daily - so, I'm prepared for the worst - but hoping for the best.
Nothing is 100%waterproofWhen I'd first begun planning this - my research indicated mild weather in June, but the current forecasts are showing rain, rain, more rain, and thunderstorms for (at least) the first 4+ days of this adventure.
I'll be walking along the French Way, starting in SJPP, with my first stop in Valcarlos. I've got to be honest, I'm beginning to get nervous.
How are all of you that are out there (currently) on the Camino doing? Are you being drenched the whole way, or is the rain intermittent?
I'll have the obligatory poncho as well as a waterproof/resistant hat and shoes. Though some have said umbrellas are helpful, I won't be bringing one, because I use two walking sticks to prevent swelling in my hands.
Thanks in advance for any input and/or advice!
Buen Camino!
Geri V
Just back from my 19 th time on caminos started 10 th may return 22 Nd may 9 days early never ever had it so cold or wet but can't control weather fcst for week ahead was thunderAs has been mentioned in another thread, weather predictions are generally more unreliable the further out they are. Eleven days from now, they might as well just put a bunch of random predictions in a hat and draw one out at random. When they are two to three days out, you can start to perhaps worry. Even when it is just for tomorrow, it can always be wrong.
Plan for the climate and deal with the weather when it happens would be my advice.
I appreciate your update with the recent conditions. Bummer about ending early though. i can only hope that the weather improves. I can handle the rain, but the cold will do me in.Just back from my 19 th time on caminos started 10 th may return 22 Nd may 9 days early never ever had it so cold or wet but can't control weather fcst for week ahead was thunderso decided not for me rebooked flight home pilgrims looking to buy warmer fleeces jackets still enjoyed my 12 days walking alway do
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