Camino de Santiago in September
Many pilgrims' favorite month. Warm days, cool nights, grape harvest in Rioja.
Why walk in September
- Harvest season
- Comfortable temperatures
- Crowds thinning after mid-month
Things to know
- Late-September brings rain
- Days getting shorter
What to pack in September
Same kit as May — layered, light fleece, rain shell. Add a headlamp for early starts.
Essential gear for September
Essential
Best ValueSalomon X Ultra 4 GTX
Lightweight, waterproof hiking shoes with excellent grip. Perfect for the varied terrain of the Camino.
Essential
Premium ChoiceArc'teryx Zeta SL Jacket
Ultralight, packable rain jacket with GORE-TEX. Weighs only 310g but fully waterproof.
Essential
Best ValueSmartwool Merino 150 Baselayer
Temperature-regulating merino wool base layer. Naturally odor-resistant.
Essential
Premium ChoiceOsprey Exos 48
Ultralight backpack with excellent ventilation. The gold standard for long-distance hiking.
The Camino Packing List Team
Pilgrim-tested editors
We've walked the Camino Francés, Portugués, Norte and Primitivo. Every product on this site is field-tested or vetted against pilgrim feedback before it makes our list.