what is the weather/air temperature like Sept/Oct/Nov?

[uknduit]

Planning on walking the French route mid-Sept to mid-Nov. What's the temperature and precipitation like this time of year? Thanks!

 

[whariwharangi]

I went late October to mid December last year.

Air temperature was cool in the morning ... a jacket had to be worn.

By mid November a scarf and gloves were needed too.

It was cold enough that if a wind blew a raincoat had to be worn to cut the wind.

It did rain. In Galacia it would sometimes squall with 10 or 15 minutes of gutter filling rain.

From about mid November I felt no need for sun screen or sun glasses.

It was very difficult to get the washing to dry without the use of a dryer.

I gather I got lucky. It really started raining hard and often just as I got to Fisterra. Apparently the rains were late that year.

 

[naplesdon]

I did the first bit in September 2011 and it was glorious. I have lived here for 3 years and only can tell you that September is normally very fine weather, in October things begin to change and it can be wonderful one day and horrible the next, in November you could be asking for problems last years was great the year before nasty; or was it the other way around for the life of me I don't remember :?

 

[mspath]

Planning on walking the French route mid-Sept to mid-Nov. What's the temperature and precipitation like this time of year? Thanks!

Hello uknduit!

Welcome to the Forum! You will find much helpful information here to help you plan your Camino.

September, October and November are wonderful months to walk and the days are usually golden. However you must always be prepared for varied weather. Nights can be chilly or cold and freezing rain or even snow might occur by November.

Many albergues start to close mid October, but the hospitaleros usually know who is open on the next stage. Since the crowds of summer are past you will find the welcome at those albergues which are open to be most sincere. Most albergues will either be heated or have blankets, but not all. Finding a bunk is never a problem since the rush of summer has past.

All my caminos have been in autumn and winter. Perhaps you would find my blog Camino Gazetteer at http://mermore.blogspot.com/ useful for your planning. This coordinates all postings by 75 locations where I halted and includes a Kit list and some walking tips.

Happy planning and Buen Camino!

Margaret Meredith