- Time of past OR future Camino
- Frances 15,16,18
VdlP 23, Invierno 23, Fisterra 23
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Not sure we'd survive being in Europe in DecemberI walked several days over December 2022, before the weather and my foot injury put a stop to it in Valladolid. It's a nice route. Looking back at Madrid as to finally reach it's end is also cool. Going over the mountains via the Roman Road was excellent in the fog...
I walked in Sept and had only 1 or 2 days with rain. The rest of the time the temp was not too hot.
either late autumn or early spring. mornings will be brik and, if sunny (and we get lots of sun here), then perfect weather. i walked in the winter, and it was tough some days. mind you, it can rain. we have four seasons in spain, and if it doesn't rain between october and april, we are in trouble.Any thoughts most appreciated.
I struck lucky with the VdlP last year (April) and managed perfect weather the whole way.
No rain, not too hot.
Dawn starts were about 9-10 C. Reaching 22-25C by mid afternoon.
We certainly prefer warm rather than wet!
I tease my wife that she is like a Cat (hates the wet)
I'll start researching the Madrid
Being that bit further North I would expect it is cooler / wetter?
The plan is to walk the Madrid, then the last 100 of the Sanabres and then Muxia to SDC.
So I might also start looking at the historical weather around SDC for the period we might finish, and work back from there.......
Yes in April you have a small risk of snow ( rain more risk) but is when the Camino is really beautiful. Everything is green with snow on the top of the mountains but Fuenfria pass usually is free of snow. There could be some water in April on some paths easy to pass. Between Tres Cantos and Colmenar there is a small river that you must cross nine times (I think). There are stones and is easy but some balance with the help of the poles is required. In September this river will go drier.We walked the Madrid in early April and got hit with a snowstorm in Segovia. Generally, it was colder than ideal! So I would say May at the earliest. One good thing about the Madrid (and your whole plan, really) is that it's a much less travelled route so you don't have to play the weather vs crowds balance game as you might when planning more popular routes. So I would pick whatever suits you best out of May/June/September or even July.
I walked the Madrid last year Sept 23-October 5th. Not one bad day of weather, and no seasonal closures yet. Great time of year to be walking!Any thoughts most appreciated.
I struck lucky with the VdlP last year (April) and managed perfect weather the whole way.
No rain, not too hot.
Dawn starts were about 9-10 C. Reaching 22-25C by mid afternoon.
We certainly prefer warm rather than wet!
I tease my wife that she is like a Cat (hates the wet)
I'll start researching the Madrid
Being that bit further North I would expect it is cooler / wetter?
The plan is to walk the Madrid, then the last 100 of the Sanabres and then Muxia to SDC.
So I might also start looking at the historical weather around SDC for the period we might finish, and work back from there.......
I started the Madrid Camino at the beginning of May and walked to Finisterre. The weather could not have been more perfect! Been Camino!Any thoughts most appreciated.
I struck lucky with the VdlP last year (April) and managed perfect weather the whole way.
No rain, not too hot.
Dawn starts were about 9-10 C. Reaching 22-25C by mid afternoon.
We certainly prefer warm rather than wet!
I tease my wife that she is like a Cat (hates the wet)
I'll start researching the Madrid
Being that bit further North I would expect it is cooler / wetter?
The plan is to walk the Madrid, then the last 100 of the Sanabres and then Muxia to SDC.
So I might also start looking at the historical weather around SDC for the period we might finish, and work back from there.......
In December, I don't think it will be possible to walk Cercedilla - Segovia due to a lot of snow at over 1800 metres above sea level. However, you can easily avoid this long stage by taking the railwayNot sure we'd survive being in Europe in December
Winter in Sydney is cold enough for me.
Some days I have to put on socks!!
I agree that Spring is definitely my favorite time to be on the Camino for the same reasons, but getting an itch for going again before waiting another year leaves me with fall, and actually was a pleasant change on the Madrid. I felt it had quite a bit of golden, and lots of greenery in the beautiful huge parks such as in Valladolid, in church yards, and along the canal.left Madrid in mid May and it was perfect weather. For me, the terrain is just as important as the temperature, and the difference between fall and spring on the Madrid is pretty big. Since so much of the Madrid goes through ag lands, the backdrop color will be emerald green in spring (plus wildflowers) and brown in fall.
It was suprisingly green last September , maybe a mild summer?I agree that Spring is definitely my favorite time to be on the Camino for the same reasons, but getting an itch for going again before waiting another year leaves me with fall, and actually was a pleasant change on the Madrid. I felt it had quite a bit of golden, and lots of greenery in the beautiful huge parks such as in Valladolid, in church yards, and along the canal.
How did you go crossing all the stepping stones in the river valley after Tres Cantos?We started walking the Madrid 6th April 2023.
Just checked my photos, sunny skies, no rain (bliss) but it was cold in the mornings needing a beanie.
I have about 3 layers of upper body clothing on in each photo including a very light 200g Macpac raincoat but that was only for layering!!!
Hope that helps
I crossed them in May ( I am seventy) and was easy for me and for my friend (same age) . The river had a lot of water then ( for that small river) but I think that I could have had the option of crossing in all the points walking bare feet.How did you go crossing all the stepping stones in the river valley after Tres Cantos?
We weren't planning toMy advice. Don't skip the mountains...
Definitely not between June and End of August.We started walking the Madrid 6th April 2023.
Just checked my photos, sunny skies, no rain (bliss) but it was cold in the mornings needing a beanie.
I have about 3 layers of upper body clothing on in each photo including a very light 200g Macpac raincoat but that was only for layering!!!
Hope that helps
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