November Pilgrim

[Jacqueline]

Hello Everyone

My name is Jacqueline and I will start walking from St Jean Pied De Port in early November. I have two concerns, one is the weather and likely conditions at this time. The average daily temperatures seem ok to me but I would appreciate further information regarding rain, storms, snow etc

I will be walking alone so would also be interested in any comments on personal security for a woman travelling alone at this time of year.

I am from Brisbane in Australia so would be interested in talking to anyone who is thinking of going at the same time.

Take care and be safe
Jacqueline

 

[Magnara]

Hello Jacqueline
We went in December and January this year, and although it was certainly very old it wasn't wet - compared to what I've been reading about the rain recently I think we had it much easier. You might find two posts I've put onto this forum useful to you in your planning - one is 20 tips for winter pilgrims and the other is a winter packing list.
Good luck, you'll love it.
Magnara

 

[wazza50]

Hi Jacqueline
I am from Brisbane also, and I walked from SJPDP to Finisterre in March this year 2007.
It was apparent then that the weather patterns were a bit unusual as I had blizzards for 3 days between Najera and San Juan de Ortega. I had no rain for the whole trip (while walking) but it appears that the weather is very unpredictable.