Weather forecast for the Camino del Norte in October

The Camino del Norte is a route across the north of Spain, from Irún to Santiago de Compostela. This path runs through areas like Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. Each has its own usual weather, which can change depending on where you are.

Basque Country, which is from Irún to Bilbao, usually has mild weather in October. The temperature is usually between 15° and 20° C. You might experience different weather types, including both heavy rain and sunny periods.

Cantabria, which is from San Sebastián to Santillana del Mar, also has usually mild weather, even if the lowest temperature can go to 12°C. This area has more sun and less heavy rain than Basque Country.

Asturias, from Ribadesella to Gijón, is usually the same temperature as the other regions, but it can rain more, and the rain can be heavy at times.

Lastly, you'll find Galicia, from Mondoñedo to Santiago. It commonly rains here, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. It can get chillier here in November, with temperature highs around 16°C and lows around 8-9°C.

The weather along the Camino del Norte can be different depending on where you are. It's a good idea to be ready for periods of both sun and rain throughout your trip.

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Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Irún
End date
Nov 5
End town
Santiago de Compostela
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
36
Total distance
812 km
Daily distance
22.5 km
Average high
19°C
Average low
12°C
Average precipitation
3.9 mm/day

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