The weather along the Camino de Santiago Francés in October varies across the different regions. In Navarre, the temperatures fluctuate between mild and warm, with frequent occurrences of rain, particularly in Roncesvalles and Zubiri. As you progress into La Rioja, the weather remains fairly mild, though punctuated with occasional rain showers. Castile and León tend to experience cooler days with more consistent rainfall, especially near the cities of León and Astorga. Finally, the region of Galicia is marked by frequent rain showers, but also offers some sunny days, particularly as you approach Santiago de Compostela.
Starting from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the weather in October is characterized by a mixture of sunny and cloudy days with intermittent rain, having highs from 16°C to 27°C and lows from 11°C to 18°C. As you reach Roncesvalles, the conditions remain similar with occasional heavy showers, and temperatures varying from 17°C to 31°C at their peak. Moving to Zubiri, rain becomes more prominent, especially in mid-month, with highs peaking at 28°C and dropping to 11°C.
In Logroño, the climate is mostly sunny, though there are days with moderate rain, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 30°C on warmer days. Nájera experiences heavy rain at times despite an overall sunny disposition, with highs up to 29°C. At Santo Domingo de la Calzada, expect sun interspersed with rain, with highs reaching 28°C.
Upon entering Belorado, moderate rains punctuate the generally sunny days, temperatures can rise to 28°C. At Burgos, expect a similar pattern of sunny skies and occasional rain. Further along, the weather in Hornillos del Camino and Castrojeriz can include unpredictable showers. Upon reaching León, chillier days emerge with rain showers throughout the month, maximum temperatures reaching 25°C.
As you advance into Galicia, starting from O Cebreiro, the weather becomes wetter with frequent rain showers, peaking at 26°C. Triacastela and Sarria present similar conditions, including bouts of heavy rain. In Santiago de Compostela, October remains predominantly rainy with temperatures ranging from cool to mild, marking the end of the journey.
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