In October, the weather along the Camino del Norte ranges from sunny to overcast, with periodic rainfall and varying temperatures. Basque Country sees fluctuating conditions with both sun and rain mixing throughout the days. Temperatures during the day can rise to the mid-20s °C, while nights are cooler, often dropping below 15°C. Cantabria experiences similar patterns, with sunny periods interspersed with heavy showers. Asturias also encounters changeable weather, with occasional heavy rain and cloud cover, balanced by sunny intervals. In Galicia, rain becomes more prominent, occasionally heavy, and although sunny breaks occur, cloud cover is frequent. Temperatures generally decline towards Galicia, requiring adaptation as the trail progresses.
As hikers start from Irún, they encounter varied weather with sunny spells interrupted by intervals of heavy rain, with highs reaching up to 25°C and lows often staying above 10°C. Moving through San Sebastián and Zarautz, conditions remain similar with persistent sun and rain interplay. In locations like Deba and Markina-Xemein, rain showers become more frequent, with some days remaining overcast.
In Castro Urdiales, walkers will see a mix of moderate rain showers and sunny periods. Laredo and Güemes present similar weather patterns with sunny intervals punctuated by heavy rain showers. When reaching Santander and Santillana del Mar, rainfall can become heavier, resulting in overcast days with occasional sunny breaks.
Weather in Colombres begins to fluctuate with sunny spells and heavy rain interchanges. As hikers progress towards Llanes and Ribadesella, showers become more persistent but are balanced by bright sunny days. The path in Colunga and Villaviciosa continues with similar conditions, though humidity might increase with cloud cover. Gijón follows this trend, experiencing both sunshine and substantial rain showers.
Upon crossing into Galicia at Ribadeo, the weather sees an increase in rain, with heavy showers being prevalent. This persists through Gondán to Mondoñedo, where fog occasionally adds to the atmospheric conditions. From Abadín and Vilalba through to Santiago de Compostela, pilgrims face heavier rainfall interspersed with overcast and misty periods, especially towards the region's end. Consistent, although less frequent, sunny spells offer a reprieve from the rain, marking the final stretch into Santiago de Compostela.
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