What clothes in October?

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katimoyer

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #1

I'm going to be walking the cf from Sarria to Santiago starting October 5th. I'm also staying in Galicia for the rest of the month of October and will mail some extra things to Ivar. I tend to overheat easily and would rather be a little chilly than too hot. I was thinking of bringing mostly shorts and t-shirts, one pair of leggings and one long sleeve shirt. Would I likely be okay or do I really need warmer clothes?

 

jo webber

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #2

A layering system of clothing may be best. 1 t-shirt, 1 long sleeve, 1 wind jacket. Something along those lines for top, bottom, head and feet. Maybe light gloves for early mornings as it gets colder.

Check the weather forecast a few days before you leave, make your final choice at that time.

 

alaskadiver

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #3

In May I walked in a tshirt and short hiking skirt. I walk hot and I was comfortable in temps from low 50s. Never needed anything warmer. Just the light rain jacket during a downpour. A long sleeve shirt might not hurt.
2 pair of convertible pants is all you need. Or 1 pr of shorts and hiking pants. You don't need more than 1 change of clothes especially on a short Camino.
Leggings or pants but not both, imo. Too much clothes. It won't be that cold. Average temp in October in Melide is in the 60s. Pretty warm still.
For hanging around Galicia, same clothes. Jeans are fine or other slacks. Depending on what you'll be doing in Galicia.
But looks like you're from Florida. So you might be chilly with temps in the 60s

 

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SYates

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #4

Layering and don't forget the rain gear, there is a reason Galicia is so green ;-) Buen Camino, SY

 

MichaelC

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #5

alaskadiver said:

It won't be that cold. Average temp in October in Melide is in the 60s. Pretty warm still.

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Yikes! For some us that's winter weather.

 

donalomahony

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• Jun 29, 2017

• #6

Layers.

I'm in Astorga tonight. It's 10c and feels colder with the breeze.

Layers!! And Yes as @SYates says there is a reason why Galicia is green, so a rain jacket.

 

Jeff Crawley

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• Jun 29, 2017

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MichaelC said:

Yikes! For some us that's winter weather.

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If you're British it's a normal summer's day

 

alaskadiver

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• Jun 29, 2017

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Jeff Crawley said:

If you're British it's a normal summer's day

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It is a normal summer day. For those of us living in normal climates. For people from Hawaii like @MichaelC , that's winter parka weather

 

Mike Savage

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• Jun 30, 2017

• #9

Temperatures should be cool to mild and it will definitely rain some while you are in the Galicia area for the month of October. What a wonderful time to be there IMHO.

Buen Camino!