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Weather on our Trips

Weather on our Camino de Santiago Trips

Climate conditions differ greatly on all the Caminos de Santiago, depending on season and area.  In general, the best weather for walking any of the Caminos de Santiago is from mid-April to late June and then from early September to mid October. March and November can fine too, just be prepared for colder temperatures and more rain. July and August are too hot for most people, especially on the Meseta section (Logroño to Astorga) of the Camino Frances. Rain can be expected at any time anywhere and Santiago is Spain’s wettest city, so be sure to come prepared!

For annual weather data on specific towns along the Caminos, please click here to see our personally written PDF….

See these links to weather sites with current conditions and up to 10-day forecasts for several key towns along the Camino.

 

Weather on our Trips in the Pyrenees

Mountain weather is notoriously unpredictable and the Pyrenees are no exception!

Generally, in this part of the range, winds blow from the humid Atlantic north, creating cooler, cloudier and wetter conditions on the French side. The southern-facing Spanish side, where most of our walking takes place, sits in the rain shadow and enjoys a much better climate, usually dry and sunny during the summer, although during July and August thunder storms often develop late in the day.

The very best months to come are probably from early June to mid-July when the conditions are typically the most stable, temperatures are pleasant and most snow has usually melted from the highest parts of our trails. There are also tons of flowers! Late July and August are hot although cool at night. September is cooler and increasingly wetter, while October can be quite wet and is usually the limit since soon snow will begin to fall at the higher elevations.

Remember that on most routes you will usually be hiking well above the overnight bases (see below) and therefore temperatures will be considerably cooler and rainfall will be more frequent and heavier. In addition, higher up it will inevitably be windier (and therefore increasing the sensation of cold “windchill factor”).

Typical Some Temperature and Rainfall Data for Overnight Bases on our Pyrenees Trips

The following statistical data for June and July is summarised from the 3 year period of 2013-2015, collected by the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET), at their weather stations at or very near the following sites (NOTE: September weather is similar to June):

Barcelona, a usual start point city for most of these trips, tends to be somewhat warmer than the Pyrenees. In June, average highs of 21ºC and average lows of 12.5ºC. In July, average highs of 28.5ºC and average lows of 19.3ºC. 66-67% Humidity in both months.

Torla—1020 m elevation, in Ordesa & Monte Perdido National Park. In June, highs range from 17.5ºC to 31.5ºC and lows range from 5ºC – 16.5ºC. in July, highs range from 22.5ºC to 33.5ºC and lows range from 9ºC – 17.5ºC.

Goriz Mountain Hut—2200 m elevation in Ordesa & Monte Perdido National Park.
In June average highs are 13.6ºC and lows 6.5ºC. Average rainfall in June is 107ml.

In July the average high temps are 14.8ºC and lows 7.6ºC; average rainfall is 65 ml.

Taüll —1500 m elevation, in Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. In June, highs range from 13.5ºC to 28.5ºC and lows range from 1ºC – 12.5ºC. in July, highs range from 17ºC to 30.5ºC and lows range from 5ºC – 14ºC. In June, average rainfall is 43 ml and 19 days with NO rain, while in July 73 ml and 20 days with NO rain.

La Guingueta d’Aneu —950 m elevation, just outside Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.. In June, highs range from 17.5ºC to 33ºC and lows range from 5ºC – 14.5ºC. in July, highs range from 17ºC to 30.5ºC and lows range from 5ºC – 14ºC.

Forecasts

For the Ordesa Canyon y Monte Perdido National Park area, use the following sites in combination for current conditions and short-range forecasts:

For the Aiguëstortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park area, use the following sites in combination for current conditions and short-range forecasts:

Webcams

You can see current conditions by checking out one of these webcams in various locations in areas where we run our trips in the Pyrenees.

  • The Goriz Hut webcams for a peek at current conditions there (2200 m, above Ordesa Canyon and below Monte Perdido)
  • The Val de Boí webcam http://www.cdavallboi.cat/dades.htm#vista for a peek at current conditions there (1095 m, in the village of Barruera in the Val de Boí (Aiguëstortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park)
  • The webcam at the Amitges mountain hut for a peek at current conditions there (2350 m, in the heart of the Aiguëstortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park)

 

Weather on our trips in the Sierra de Gredos

The Sierra de Gredos is sunnier and drier then other major Spanish ranges such as Picos de Europa and the Pyrenees. The marked difference in elevation and aspect between the northern and southern valleys create a surprisingly wide range of conditions – giving outdoor adventurers good options no matter when they visit.

In general, the best conditions—comfortable temperatures and stable weather—for exploring the lower southern valleys is from March to June. In July and August, temperatures can soar in the southern valleys up to low-mid-30’s ºC  or even higher – this is when it’s best to be on the other side of the range – at higher elevation.

As for the northern valleys and high mountains, fine conditions can be found from late May onwards. In the mid-summer months of July and August, although temperatures in our valley base at 1500m are typically in the low 20ºC, any walks in the high mountains will be over 1800m where it is much cooler and more comfortable.

Towards the end of August, temperatures start to fall with relatively stable and excellent hiking conditions on both sides of the range in September and early October.

For a detailed description, including average temperature and rainfall charts for our overnight bases, please download our PDF on climate in Gredos.

Forecasts

Here are 3 sites you can use in combination to get a decent idea:

Webcams

This webcam at the mountain hut Refugio Laguna Grande de Gredos located in the Gredos cirque, at 1950 meters elevation, is aimed towards Almanzor, the highest peak in central Spain.
http://www.refugiolagunagrandegredos.es