Wondering which month is the best to walk the Camino Norte

[KerryW]

Hi everyone. My husband and I have walked both the Camino Frances and the Via Podiensis over the past 20 months and are now planning our next adventure for 2019. We're considering the Norte or Portuguese and so thought I'd ask which month/s are the best to walk the Norte. Feedback?

 

[Maggie Y]

Hi everyone. My husband and I have walked both the Camino Frances and the Via Podiensis over the past 20 months and are now planning our next adventure for 2019. We're considering the Norte or Portuguese and so thought I'd ask which month/s are the best to walk the Norte. Feedback?

 

[Gypsyqueen]

Hi everyone. My husband and I have walked both the Camino Frances and the Via Podiensis over the past 20 months and are now planning our next adventure for 2019. We're considering the Norte or Portuguese and so thought I'd ask which month/s are the best to walk the Norte. Feedback?

Having completed the Norte beginning April 16th with great weather to start with I’d say either April or May. We had some rain and cold weather so perhaps May is better. Good luck

 

[MTJ]

Maggie,
Hubby and I are currently enjoying a rest day in Oviedo after walking the first 7 days of the Northern route. Last year we did the Portuguese route from Porto and the year before we did the first 3rd and last 3rd of the French route.
If you plan on doing the Portuguese you may want to consider skipping some places between Porto and Tui as it was Not fun being right on the road next to zooming vehicles. After Tui it was very nice though!
This northern route has been the most difficult of all with the first 5-6 days constantly going up and down. Very beautiful walking so it’s definitely worth the effort. Due to time we have to jump ahead but totally enjoyed the journey this time too!! If you’re looking for more scenery I would say the northern route for sure. Yesterday as we were going from Guemes to Santander the walking was RIGHT on the coast and even on the beach. An absolute amazing walk....even in the misty light rain!
Enjoy whichever you decide!

 

[Deleted member 12253]

Hi everyone. My husband and I have walked both the Camino Frances and the Via Podiensis over the past 20 months and are now planning our next adventure for 2019. We're considering the Norte or Portuguese and so thought I'd ask which month/s are the best to walk the Norte. Feedback?

Any month of year fine spring or autumn best

 

[Gypsyqueen]

Maggie,
Hubby and I are currently enjoying a rest day in Oviedo after walking the first 7 days of the Northern route. Last year we did the Portuguese route from Porto and the year before we did the first 3rd and last 3rd of the French route.
If you plan on doing the Portuguese you may want to consider skipping some places between Porto and Tui as it was Not fun being right on the road next to zooming vehicles. After Tui it was very nice though!
This northern route has been the most difficult of all with the first 5-6 days constantly going up and down. Very beautiful walking so it’s definitely worth the effort. Due to time we have to jump ahead but totally enjoyed the journey this time too!! If you’re looking for more scenery I would say the northern route for sure. Yesterday as we were going from Guemes to Santander the walking was RIGHT on the coast and even on the beach. An absolute amazing walk....even in the misty light rain!
Enjoy whichever you decide!

Yes I definitely agree with the walk from Guemes to Sandander- fantastically exilerating though it was cold and windy. Definitely recommend the Norte even though there were more stages walking for hours on the road than I would have liked.

 

[lt56ny]

Without a doubt the best tome to walk is September 17, 2018 the day I start in Irún!!!!

 

[JAL]

Hi everyone. My husband and I have walked both the Camino Frances and the Via Podiensis over the past 20 months and are now planning our next adventure for 2019. We're considering the Norte or Portuguese and so thought I'd ask which month/s are the best to walk the Norte. Feedback?

October was really nice.

 

[Luka]

Hard to predict. The weather has it's own ways here. Spring is nice because of everything starting to blossom again, summer should better be avoided because of not enough space in albergues and autumn might have the best chance for nice weather. But absolutely no guarantees.