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Yes, I just got back from walking Pamplona-SdC (arrived Easter Sunday) and the weather was good for walking if well prepared. My companion who started in SJPP had everything from snow to sunburn. I just had the sunburn and a bit of cold biting wind to balance it out. The skin on my hands and face has gone a bit flaky, and I don't know which of the extremes caused it!tpmchugh said:I would say Spring. Son is currently there having started 2nd March. He has had very good weather most days but can be very cold at night. Having said that he reached Pamplona two days ahead of heavy snow and has managed to beat the weather so far. Going on his experience up to now, he is just 7 days from Santiago, I will be going with him next year but in April rather than March, if God spares us.
moostewart said:What time of year is best to walk? I'm thinking of going Sept/Oct as I don't fair too well in really hot weather, plus i need to save up and get fit! Can anyone tell me what the weather is like then and if thats a busy time for other pilgrims?
I will be travelling alone and am a little anxious about this as well as excited to meet new interesting people
Many thanks,
Mary[/quote ]
Having experienced both spring and autumn , both options are better than summer, or winter for that matter. April can be very busy during Easter.
I have walked during the whole month of October from Roncesvalles and I can recomend this period. I will be far less congestedand the Autumn colours are amazing. As in Spring , you need to be prepared for the cold at night and early morning.
No need to feel anxious , there will be plenty of other Pilgrims in the same boat , so you can relax and enjoy.
Hi Cindy!mauveglass said:I'm also going from Roncesvalles at the very end of August-October, also solo. Would you recommend bringing long underwear, gloves and a warm hat? -cindy
Fly into Pamplona to start there. You will need to take a taxi into Pamplona from the airport, since the bus has been canceled. Look for fellow pilgrims to split the cost. In September you probably can stay in either the Jesus y Maria or Paderborn albergues. Jesus y Maria is more central, but Paderborn is more intimate!Where do most people fly into to start in Pamplona? How fit does one need to be? How much time shall I allow for?
Hi KayKay!KayKay said:I am considering going in Sept/Oct as well. Where do most people fly into to start in Pamplona? How fit does one need to be? How much time shall I allow for? I am currently going through a "status" change and would love an experience on the Camino de Santiago. Feeling like a lost soul these days. . .
SPRING! I always walk in the spring and in a good year, when the weather is right, Navarra is just starting to bloom, the grapevines haven't decided to wake up yet, Rioja will have many more flowers the vines have nice leaves coming out, the wheat will be growing until Sarria! Galica will have a riot of colors and smells, wisteria, lobellia, digitalis, primula, jasmine. In 2010, the Holy Year, it was perfect, never got above 20 degrees perfect walking weather. 2011 was very very hot and the flowers were long gone by the time I got there on exactly the same dates! 2012 rain, rain, rain, snow, and did I mention rain? Global warming is penetrating the Camino and one never knows what to expect
Sounds like SPRING it is for us then..........
But, could you be a bit more precise ?Months. early. mid, late etc.
For us Spring is Oct/NovAnd I have no idea what 'Spring' would be in Spain. March/April?
What time of year is best to walk? I'm thinking of going Sept/Oct as I don't fair too well in really hot weather, plus i need to save up and get fit! Can anyone tell me what the weather is like then and if thats a busy time for other pilgrims?
I will be travelling alone and am a little anxious about this as well as excited to meet new interesting people
Many thanks,
Mary
In 2015 I walked the CF from mid-August to mid-September. I thought the weather was perfect. Not too warm at all, little bit cool in the mornings and evenings and only rained two days. Plus the blackberries all along the Camino were ripe and it was grape harvest time for all the vineyards along the Way.
Thank you Mark, ZoltanIn 2015 I walked the CF from mid-August to mid-September. I thought the weather was perfect. Not too warm at all, little bit cool in the mornings and evenings and only rained two days. Plus the blackberries all along the Camino were ripe and it was grape harvest time for all the vineyards along the Way.
September 11 I left SJDP and had warm walking weather which notably cooled off in late Sept and rained ( as usual)What time of year is best to walk? I'm thinking of going Sept/Oct as I don't fair too well in really hot weather, plus i need to save up and get fit! Can anyone tell me what the weather is like then and if thats a busy time for other pilgrims?
I will be travelling alone and am a little anxious about this as well as excited to meet new interesting people
Many thanks,
Mary
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