June/August 2017

[Angelina B]

Hi All

I have been looking at walking the Camino for 5/6 years now and this year looks like it could be the one!!!

However I am unsure when the time to go for me should be. I have read the comments on walking in May and September weather and numbers wise. But May might be too soon and due to family weddings I shan't be able to start until late September and not sure about those dark mornings.

So any information on weather and numbers in June and August. I am not too bothered about it being hot but would prefer months with fewer (ish) numbers.

Any pointers please??
Thank you

 

[Deleted member 3000]

I think you will like late September better than August (and possibly June). August is a mad rush.

 

[HedaP]

If you are thinking of starting in SJPdP, then the stats for 2016 show that there were significantly fewer pilgrims leaving in June and August than in late September. Autumn is peak time on the Camino these days.
Buen camino

 

[Executivetraveler2016]

Hi All

I have been looking at walking the Camino for 5/6 years now and this year looks like it could be the one!!!

However I am unsure when the time to go for me should be. I have read the comments on walking in May and September weather and numbers wise. But May might be too soon and due to family weddings I shan't be able to start until late September and not sure about those dark mornings.

So any information on weather and numbers in June and August. I am not too bothered about it being hot but would prefer months with fewer (ish) numbers.

Any pointers please??
Thank you

I did El Camino Frances in June 5th to July12th. I am doing it this year again same time. Weather was perfect and there were a lot of people but no issues with albergues.