May Camino on the CP - Can I ditch the fleece?

[MaidinBham]

I have been following the weather in Lisbon - seems it has been hi's in the 60's and lows in the 50's. I am thinking of leaving my merino wool hoody behind, and just adding a additional merino t-shirt. What are your thoughts?
Janice

 

[mspath]

Be sure that merino tee has long sleeves and is loose enough to fit over other layers. Some type of warm hat/cap/beanie might still be useful even in May.

Happy planning and Buen camino!

 

[NancySpencerTracy]

I would definitely bring a fleece. You probably won't need it while walking, but it gets chilly in the evenings. I even need mittens in the mornings.

 

[MaidinBham]

I do have all other layers, including gor-tex shell jacket. Last few days in Lisbon the lows are 50's, so thinking I could squeeze by without it and have more space in 34L backpack for water bottles and food.
Thanks for input,
Janice

 

[MaidinBham]

I intentionally posted on CP thread because compared to CF I think the weather in May is a little different - warmer in the south and not as many elevation gains?
On CF in April/May of 2014 I ditched my down sweater at the last moment, and did regret that decision a handful of times, especially at end of May in the freezing rain and snow. But, my other gear served me well, and I just layered ALL the clothes I had in pack.
Janice

 

[Kiwi-family]

I found that when we do pretty long days (over 30km), even if the temperature is warm/hot, I get cold when we stop for the day. I would ALWAYS take a 100-weight fleece, even if I walked in July!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Pickup a sweatshirt or sweater in a thrift shop at home and then ditch it on the Camino when no longer needed.

 

[MaidinBham]

My merino hoody is 260-weight and weighs 1 lb (450 gm) I can get it into pack (in a compression bag) but have almost no extra space. I think when cold, I will layer two merino 150-weight t-shirt, arm warmers, shirt, thermal lightweight long-johns, 2 buffs, gloves, wind-proof water-proof jacket, rain pants if needed over hiking pants. If I look like the Goodyear Blimp, and am not warm enough, I could buy fleece when I arrive.
Thanks again for all comments.
Janice

 

[Dutchwalk53]

I walked in May/June last year....and it was pretty warm . I still used my fleece now and then. Mostly the first half hour in the morning and some evening hours.