Northern route in October 2022 - weather?

[vantild]

Has anyone traveled the northern route in October? I've seen averages, but am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Pack a poncho!!!

 

[lt56ny]

Pack a poncho!!!

Has anyone traveled the northern route in October? I've seen averages, but am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.

I walked it in October to early November. I had perfect weather in 2018 in October when I walked. In November and it was away from the coast heading towards Santiago is when I had some rain but nothing that was intense. Having said that always have a poncho whenever you walk that goes without saying in my book. When it comes to weather I always quote the great John Lennon, "You know, you know, you never know, you know?"

 

[Caminogoat]

Has anyone traveled the northern route in October? I've seen averages, but am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.

Thank you in advance.

I had walked last year, during the October and November months. The weather was so crispy cool and clear until I entered Galicia. Every day, I had rain, storm, hail, fog, etc. So much so, I switched to Camino Inglés, and it was much more dry there.

 

[JerryStroebele]

In 2013 we walked from Hendaye to Santiago September 7 to about mid October. Some cool rain. Heavy rains in Santiago and Finestere. In 2017 I walked Irun to Llanes in September. Some rain, including some torrential downpours. Mud. In 2019 I walked from Llanes to Santiago October 17 - November 6. A LOT of heavy rain, torrential downpours, flooding and strong winds. Best rain gear affordable, waterproof boots and a sturdy umbrella strongly advised. Of course you still meet the nicest people and few are complaining. Buen Camino

 

[Tincatinker]

am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.
Thank you in advance.

Waterproofs!

You might be lucky. You might get autumn sunshine and zephyr breezes all the way. And you might get a big, deep Atlantic low that'll try and throw half the world of water at you. Been there; soaked it up. Ponchos are great, keep the rain off you and you're pack. In anything over Storm Force 7 just find a nice bar and stay there 'till the wind drops.

 

[William Clune]

Has anyone traveled the northern route in October? I've seen averages, but am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.

Thank you in advance.

Wet & muddy.

 

[Vince Rollason]

Has anyone traveled the northern route in October? I've seen averages, but am interested in boots on the ground opinion regarding clothing to pack.

Thank you in advance.

I walked Frances in September/October and had the best weather on any of my Caminos. However, my family came out to SDC to meet me for a week's break for the last week in October following my arrival. From the moment they arrived in SDC it rained for a week. That said I have been soaked in April, June and July so pack waterproof gear but it is usually pretty warm.
Buen Camino
Vince

 

[vantild]

I walked Frances in September/October and had the best weather on any of my Caminos. However, my family came out to SDC to meet me for a week's break for the last week in October following my arrival. From the moment they arrived in SDC it rained for a week. That said I have been soaked in April, June and July so pack waterproof gear but it is usually pretty warm.
Buen Camino
Vince

I walked it in October to early November. I had perfect weather in 2018 in October when I walked. In November and it was away from the coast heading towards Santiago is when I had some rain but nothing that was intense. Having said that always have a poncho whenever you walk that goes without saying in my book. When it comes to weather I always quote the great John Lennon, "You know, you know, you never know, you know?"

Thank you! I'm from Michigan, USA, so I'm used to a bit of cool (60 F is shorts weather), do you think a 50 F sleeping sack is sufficient in hostels?

 

[Tincatinker]

Should be adequate. On those sharper nights just wear more clothes

 

[Vacajoe]

In addition to the challenges of the rain, fall is surfing season and finding cheaper accommodations gets a bit tricky while near the coast.

 

[lt56ny]

Thank you! I'm from Michigan, USA, so I'm used to a bit of cool (60 F is shorts weather), do you think a 50 F sleeping sack is sufficient in hostels?

That is what I used and it was fine. It was really cold some nights because heating costs are going through the roof (especially now) in Spain.