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I'm not walking, but looking at the forecasts for the area around Madrid, I would definitely be avoiding the hot parts of the day, as well as taking other precautions against heat stress when maximum temperatures are going to be above 30degC. I also think the suggestion to think about one of the coastal routes is worth investigating.My question is how is everyone handling the weather? Is it as bad as they show on the news? I’m in good health and this would be my only free time to fly out to EUROPE this year… how’s everyone’s experience? Perhaps some trails are easier than others??
Good luckDecided on OVIEDO to SDC route and leaving on Monday with arrival in OVD on Wednesday.. hoping for the best…
I live in Madrid and the heat is severe at the moment. I'd say the NW of Spain would be better for walking, so the Invierno from Ponferrada would be my suggestion. You could also walk the extension from Santiago - Muxia - Finisterre if you've never done it before. I'm thinking of doing it myself, but I'm not sure when.I want to do a spontaneous camino yet again with arrival in 3-5 days (based on the flight price) to MADRID. I’m thinking of doing the primitive way or the winter way - I did the French in the past and I have about 2-3 weeks max to spend in Europe.
My question is how is everyone handling the weather? Is it as bad as they show on the news? I’m in good health and this would be my only free time to fly out to EUROPE this year… how’s everyone’s experience? Perhaps some trails are easier than others??
I think you made a good choice. The Primitivo is lovely and a lot of it is shaded. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit on asphalt that is unshaded. I found a solar umbrella is a great add on and worth its 9 ounce weight!Decided on OVIEDO to SDC route and leaving on Monday with arrival in OVD on Wednesday.. hoping for the best…
Just checking the 10 day weather forecast in Salas, which is day two for most people. Very pleasant…highs in the 70’s and low 80’s.Decided on OVIEDO to SDC route and leaving on Monday with arrival in OVD on Wednesday.. hoping for the best…
Um, not really.'Heatwave?'...it"s actually something that once upon a time was called 'summer' and people took sensible precautions and didn't fret about it otherwise.
!) Whether you want to call is summer or heatwave, they are both hotter and longer in duration than they previously were. 2) People coming from areas who are not used to such a climate, will not instantly be acclimated to the change. 3) People hiking long distances may not have the time available, or a place to take, the traditional siesta (and, yes, I am aware that not all Spanish go home for a siesta these days, but they often still take a time off.) IMO, asking about current weather conditions is a sensible precaution.'Heatwave?'...it"s actually something that once upon a time was called 'summer' and people took sensible precautions and didn't fret about it otherwise.
There's been lots of news about heat waves in Spain recently, causing problems with temperatures in the 40s centigrade, or the low hundreds Fahrenheit. Also fires.'Heatwave?'...it"s actually something that once upon a time was called 'summer' and people took sensible precautions and didn't fret about it otherwise.
Thank you so much! The news on tv sounds critical, so I wanted to get the real life perspective. The umbrella sounds like a good idea - I didn’t think of that…We've just moved on from 5 days in Madrid. The 42°C day we spent alternating between the shady trees and standing under the sprinklers in Parque del Retiro! All days were 39°C or hotter and with a minimum of around 23°C. Sí, hace mi muy calor.
We were active but we got really tired. Definitely stick to being in air-conditioning between 4 and 7 (max reached around 6pm in daylight savings).
I used an umbrella some days but the heat seemed to radiate up from the pavement.
Definitely go North!
*when every year wasn’t hotter than the one before. Climate change is here.'Heatwave?'...it"s actually something that once upon a time was called 'summer' and people took sensible precautions and didn't fret about it otherwise.
'Heatwave?'...it"s actually something that once upon a time was called 'summer' and people took sensible precautions and didn't fret about it otherwise.
Yes we have had a few warm/ hot months in the last few years, but the earth has had hotter periods previously and way before our current level of population or industrialization. What has happened in the last couple of centuries is a mere blink of time. No reason for hysteria.July was world’s hottest month on record, climate scientists confirm
Global average temperature exceeded previous record by substantial marginwww.theguardian.com
This is a tricky question as weather, by its very nature, will vary from day to day and place to place. even without taking into account the fact that temperatures have broken records over the last few years, August can be very hot in Spain. Please be sure you wear suitable clothing (especially headgear) and drink plenty to avoid dehydration. Heatstroke is not pleasant.I want to do a spontaneous camino yet again with arrival in 3-5 days (based on the flight price) to MADRID. I’m thinking of doing the primitive way or the winter way - I did the French in the past and I have about 2-3 weeks max to spend in Europe.
My question is how is everyone handling the weather? Is it as bad as they show on the news? I’m in good health and this would be my only free time to fly out to EUROPE this year… how’s everyone’s experience? Perhaps some trails are easier than others??
Moderator´s note: This is not a very helpful post. What the climate may or may not have been in Roman times is of no relevance to someone walking the camino now. They need to know that it will be hot (more so in the south, of course) and that they need to be aware of this. Warning someone against the dangers of walking in Spain in high summer is not hysteria.Yes we have had a few warm/ hot months in the last few years, but the earth has had hotter periods previously and way before our current level of population or industrialization. What has happened in the last couple of centuries is a mere blink of time. No reason for hysteria.
*when every year wasn’t hotter than the one before. Climate change is here.
buen camino, i'll be starting that same route the first week of September.Decided on OVIEDO to SDC route and leaving on Monday with arrival in OVD on Wednesday.. hoping for the best…
Not so fast! You have 4 or 5 weeks and 800 km to go, and the weather can (and likely WILL) change. You should have several light layers that can be combined for warmth when necessary - a long-sleeved sun protection shirt with a light merino long-sleeved layer under it, and a rain jacket over, can be adequate in cool weather and the separate layers will be useful at other times. Don't leave them all at home just because it is hot today.I already know i’m not gonna need them. So be prepared for the heat, it’s not pleasant. Do yourself a favor and avoid any warm clothing.
Where do you find a 9 ounce solar umbrella?I think you made a good choice. The Primitivo is lovely and a lot of it is shaded. Unfortunately, there is quite a bit on asphalt that is unshaded. I found a solar umbrella is a great add on and worth its 9 ounce weight!
May I suggest stopping in Palatino the first night rather than Grado? Great private albergue there called Villa Palatino!
Regardless of whey you go you need to have layers that will work for warm to cold weather. It can still be very hot in the afternoons in September and October.My husband and I are right now in SJPD. We got here yesterday hoping to enjoy the town for a few days before starting our Camino. We are from South Florida and followed the weather in all the towns and cities along El Camino Frances for the past 3 months and it was supposed to be nice and cool up here in SJPD. Surprise: It’s not. It’s very hot. Our hostess told us that since this past Monday, they’ve been having a heat wave and will continue. I brought with me a few long sleeve tops and a fleece light jacket for the cool mornings and evenings for those days of supposedly cool weather and I already know i’m not gonna need them. So be prepared for the heat, it’s not pleasant. Do yourself a favor and avoid any warm clothing. I’m not even sure if my husband and I will be able to take the heat day after day. We did trained in Weston, FL under horrible hot and humid weather but were hoping for something better here. Not sure we will find the weather we were hoping for and anticipated on weather apps. So as everyone has advised , bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. By the way, SJPD is an adorable town with a lot of charm and beautiful arquitectura, highly recommended for 2 days before the start of El Camino Frances.
With great respect @Richmond Gardner , and trying to avoid the moderators' eagle eye:Just checking the 10 day weather forecast in Salas, which is day two for most people. Very pleasant…highs in the 70’s and low 80’s.
I plan to be in SJPDP in just over a week's time. Just looked at a weather forecast. Predicting 39C or 40C maximum on Wednesday and Thursday this week. But damp and only 22C maximum on the day I arrive. That's a probable 18 degree difference in temperature in the same place just three days apart. So imagine what the variation could be over the course of a month and a number of ascents and descents.Not so fast! You have 4 or 5 weeks and 800 km to go, and the weather can (and likely WILL) change.
It is quite easy to convert Celsius to Farenheit or Farenheit to Celsius. You can just Google it. This can be doe by either the poster or anyone who reads the post. Having said that, Celsius is standard in Spain and France, not to mention Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. 70F = 21.1C and 80F = 26CWith great respect @Richmond Gardner , and trying to avoid the moderators' eagle eye:
I know not how to understand your post.
As this is an international forum and as the focus of the forum is walks in Spain, that references to temperature (as I think is what the numbers are suggesting) should be in terms used in Spain (and in most other countries in Europe and by contributors from around the world).
A way forward, of course, is to use all the standard temperature scales, complete with signifying letter. For example nnC / nnF etc.
A recent post by @trecile (you will have to search it out yourself) will round out the point.
Kia kaha (take care, be strong)
It is quite easy to convert Celsius to Farenheit or Farenheit to Celsius.
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