Dennis Ferguson
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- May 2016
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Thanks for that, I live on the Pennines so I'm used to rain and snow. Unfortunately I have Addisons Disease which suppresses my immune system,so taking the proper gear is essential. Last year I went to Lourdes and set off from there on my first Camino and when I finished in Santiago I was ready for a few days in bed.Pack thermals and a sleeping bag. Take gloves and a beanie plus a few layers and provided you have good (wind proof) rain gear all should well. I walked in snow and rain at the beginning April and it was perfectly fine because I had all of the above. I should add I was jolly scared before I started out because I am not used to snow. I've also walked end September and it was nowhere near as cold as the beginning of April. Chances are a good set of rain gear and a good set of thermals will see you comfortably though October on the Frances.
Buen camino
Thanks for the tips.Prepare for cold evenings. Take a bag some albergues do not turn on heat or have blankets. A nice pair of gloves keep hands warm in early morning chill.
Buen camino.
Thank you.Hi, and welcome! In my experience, the weather is mostly great in October, but there are days of rain and even snow, so go prepared for everything. Here are some threads discussing the topic:
Be prepared for anything. I walk the Camino Frances twice in October. The first time it was very hot on the Meseta. Around 90 almost every day. And I had snow in one day of freezing rain in Galicia. The second time it was pouring hard rain and 30 mile an hour wind on the Meseta for 4 orI wonder if any regular Peregrinos could please tell me what kind of weather I can expect on the Camino in October.
I've checked a few weather sites but I'd feel better informed with some advice from anyone who has travelled on the Camino in October. I walked the Camino Frances last year in July/August but I think I'll need to pack my wet weather gear.
Cheers Denny.
Sorry but you are never going to get a definitive answer.
1) You ask for a period of 31 days in a period which is known to be very changeable.
2) You do not say which part of the Camino Frances you are walking.
3) The weather is totally unpredictable in Spain.
4) Our crystal balls are not working at the moment.
Just pack layers. Plus some sun location just in case.
Be prepared for anything.
Be prepared for anything. I walk the Camino Frances twice in October. The first time it was very hot on the Meseta. Around 90 almost every day. And I had snow in one day of freezing rain in Galicia. The second time it was pouring hard rain and 30 mile an hour wind on the Meseta for 4 or
5 days and hardly any rain in Galecia. So just be prepared for anything. But my advice is don't worry about it The only thing that matters is the step you're taking each moment. He. Camino
Well, the water proof socks go back into the pack. Snow, not good. It's been 30+ yrs since I have seen snow.Weather questions can never be answered. Hence the answer. I have seen snow on the mountains of Galicia in October.
Walked twice from September into October. Apart from one night in Santiago mid October that was a bit chilly, The weather was grand. I am only talking about up to mid October though. I dont have any experience of late October but I am told the weather is still fine to about mid NovemberI wonder if any regular Peregrinos could please tell me what kind of weather I can expect on the Camino in October.
I've checked a few weather sites but I'd feel better informed with some advice from anyone who has travelled on the Camino in October. I walked the Camino Frances last year in July/August but I think I'll need to pack my wet weather gear.
Cheers Denny.
Hi Ian,
Most of the time the weather was ok I hit a few showers and it was cold in the early mornings but that's part of the Camino. I'm like you, I prefer to walk alone but you will meet some great people on the way.
It's definitely worth doing and don't forget to get 2 stamps per day on the last hundred kilometers. Have a great time and enjoy yourself. Buen Camino.( my feet are getting itchy,so you never know,if you see a Geordie on the Camino it could be me. God bless)
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