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The same thing happened to me, I left Auckland at 8 degrees in September 2016, and arrived at 36 degrees in Bayonne, and even hotter by Zubiri. Quite a shock to the system, took me 4 days to learn how to cope with it. The next time I walked May/June and had plenty of time to get used to it. When we reached Santiago at the end of June it was 43 degrees, really hot, but I had built up to it. We're heading off in September again, so this time I'm mentally prepared for the heat - physically though it will likely still be a shock.When I started the Camino de Madrid in September last year the temperatures were still reaching high 30s for a couple of weeks. I suffered, having come from single digits in NZ. I had walked in those temperatures before without problem - I think it was the sudden change instead of starting in May and gradually getting warmer.
By the time I finished at the end of October it was 3 degrees in the mornings. I was still in shorts, but most others were rugged up!
We northern breeds are tougher and far less sensitive to “cold” than other people. Buen Camino
Plus wildfires, which generate lots of smoke and particulates.
I think it was the sudden change instead of starting in May and gradually getting warmer.
Unfortunately, the statistical average of historical data does not account for the increasing warming trend we have experienced lately. The forecast for summer 2019 can be found here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-2019-europe-summer-forecast/70008315The Spanish Meteorological Agency climate statistics can be found here.
You are correct that forecasters should account for any long term trends. The AEMET has provided a seasonal forecast here. It suggests that there is a 50% probability of temperatures being in the upper tercile in the May-Jul period, so one might expect that average daytime temperatures will be trending upwards.Unfortunately, the statistical average of historical data does not account for the increasing warming trend we have experienced lately. The forecast for summer 2019 can be found here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-2019-europe-summer-forecast/70008315
Logorno 21c tomorrow but the next stage 7 is going to melt everyone 37...YikesHi!
I plan to travel from the Netherlands to Santiago, and although I will be doing so in the middle of summer (I hope I will not melt), I was wondering about temperature differences.
I know some places in Spain, the heat can be so intense, you could fry an egg on the sidewalk. However I don´t know about the Northern regions, Galicia, the Pyrenees? In the time between September and October.
Are there any big temperature differences with altitude or on the coast? And if so, how can you best prepare for that while keeping equipment weight low?
Thanks!
- Camino n00b
A towel soaked with water draped over head, neck or rubbed on arms and legs will cool through evaporation. A 500 cl bottle with an electrolyte tablet also helps.
Eek!Unfortunately, the statistical average of historical data does not account for the increasing warming trend we have experienced lately. The forecast for summer 2019 can be found here: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/accuweather-2019-europe-summer-forecast/70008315
Yep, this technique saved me from a potential heat stroke 5 years ago during my Camino in August. Although didn’t have a towel so Immersed my hat in water ... that kept me cool for a bit.We have just arrived in Santiago having started end of April. A few hot days on the way. I took a light umbrella with a UV reflective coating. This provides portable shade but also exposes the head to any cooling breezes as no hat required. A towel soaked with water draped over head, neck or rubbed on arms and legs will cool through evaporation. A 500 cl bottle of water with an electrolyte tablet also helps.
Stay cool!
We have just arrived in Santiago having started end of April. A few hot days on the way. I took a light umbrella with a UV reflective coating. This provides portable shade but also exposes the head to any cooling breezes as no hat required. A towel soaked with water draped over head, neck or rubbed on arms and legs will cool through evaporation. A 500 cl bottle of water with an electrolyte tablet also helps.
Stay cool!
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Over what period do you drink these 5 litres of water? It is probably better to carry a couple of 1/2 litre bottles.
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