Weather is unpredictable

FourSeasons

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• Nov 1, 2018

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We all know how unpredictable the weather can be on the Camino, especially on the Norte. So, I am seeking your experiences to the amount of rain fall in July and August on the Norte. I'm hoping I won't need rain pants and can get away with a lightweight poncho. Thoughts and stories welcome. Thanks

Angela

 

Rick of Rick and Peg

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I'm not familiar with the weather there but you could pack a heavy plastic trash bag and if you are caught in a heavy rain cut the short seam and wear the bag as a skirt.

 

Anamiri

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Its so hot that time of year, I would just choose to get my legs wet, they dry quickly - and one less thing to carry

 

Tincatinker

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http://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/vigilancia_clima/analisis_estacional

 

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Looking at historical data, July and August should be pretty dry. However, I experienced a lot of rain this last July and August on the Norte. But I was never cold, so I would agree that bare legs and a poncho is the way to go.

 

FourSeasons

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Rick of Rick and Peg said:

I'm not familiar with the weather there but you could pack a heavy plastic trash bag and if you are caught in a heavy rain cut the short seam and wear the bag as a skirt.

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Thanks but I might as well take a lightweight poncho LOL

 

FourSeasons

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Tincatinker said:

http://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/vigilancia_clima/analisis_estacional

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Thanks but do you have any suggestions on how I can see this in English??

 

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GlobeTrekker said:

Thanks but do you have any suggestions on how I can see this in English??

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If you use the Chrome browser you can set it to automatically translate to English. (or maybe that's the default, I don't remember)

 

Tincatinker

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www.aemet.es

The site has an English language option and is excellent for current and historic weather and climate data.

Just click on the "Bienvido" tab in the upper right of the screen and click on "welcome".