Best time of year to walk the Camino Inglés

Choosing the best time of year to walk the Camino Inglés can significantly enhance your pilgrimage experience, providing the most favorable weather conditions for a comfortable and enjoyable journey. We recommend walking the Camino Inglés between late June and early September. These months offer the best balance of moderate temperatures and minimal precipitation, ensuring an optimal environment for walking.

Late June

The start of summer brings longer daylight hours, giving you more time to explore and enjoy the scenic routes.
Temperatures begin to warm up, making it comfortable for walking without the peak summer heat.

July and August

These months typically have the most stable and predictable weather.
Warm temperatures and minimal rainfall make for excellent walking conditions.
The vibrant landscapes and lively atmosphere during the peak summer season enhance the overall experience.
The Camino Inglés, situated in Galicia, benefits from a mild climate. Heatwaves are not a concern due to the region's geography, which ensures a more consistent and comfortable walking experience.

Early September

As summer transitions to autumn, temperatures start to cool slightly, offering pleasant walking conditions.
The crowds begin to thin out after the peak summer months, providing a more serene and peaceful journey.

Why These Months?

Moderate Temperatures: During this period, the temperatures are ideal for walking, as it is neither too hot nor too cold, allowing you to enjoy your journey without the discomfort of extreme weather conditions.
Minimal Precipitation: This time frame also sees lower levels of precipitation, reducing the likelihood of walking in heavy rain, keeping you dry and comfortable.

Of course, while these recommendations provide a solid starting point, everyone's preferences and circumstances are unique. For example, if you prefer walking in the cooler morning hours to avoid midday heat, you might prioritize dates with drier conditions. On the other hand, if you are more accustomed to colder climates, you may choose to avoid hotter periods - even if it means encountering more rain. Our search tool allows you to customize your journey to align with your specific needs and preferences, ensuring the best possible experience on the Camino.

Furthermore, if your plan differs from walking the standard stages from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela, then you can edit the Search Settings below accordingly.

How to find the best time of year to walk the Camino Inglés

Limit the Average Daily High to below 25°C/77°F.
This ensures you won’t be walking in overly hot weather.
Limit the Average Daily High to above 15°C/59°F.
Similarly, this ensures you won’t be walking in cold weather.
Limit the Historical Record Daily High to below 35°C/95°F. (Advanced filters)
This might sound similar to the first step – but instead of looking at averages, it filters out extreme temperatures that don’t happen every year. In other words, you’re excluding those parts of the year when there might be a heat wave.
Limit the Historical Record Daily High to above 5°C/41°F. (Advanced filters)
Like the previous step, this applies to extremes instead of averages – but this time you’re excluding cold snaps.
Limit the Historical Record Daily Precipitation to below 10mm/0.39in. (Advanced filters)
This step excludes those times of year which might have storms or intense showers.
Limit the Average Daily Precipitation as much as possible.
If the previous steps haven’t narrowed down the search to 20%, you can further limit the dates by finding the overall driest periods.

Feel free to use this guide as a starting point to find the time of year that best suits your personal needs and preferences. By tailoring the filters to your specific situation, you can discover the perfect time of year for your Camino.

Below is our weather search tool, with the filters already set up according to this process.