{"id":4600,"date":"2024-04-25T10:44:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T08:44:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2024-04-25T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T08:44:44","slug":"the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/","title":{"rendered":"The best weather conditions for hiking: what is our preference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hiking has become a favourite mountain activity for locals and tourists alike in Spain. An increasing number of people are attracted to explore the possibilities of outdoor activities, largely thanks to the weather conditions that are present in the different seasons of the year.<\/p>\n<p>There are different climatic conditions that allow hikers to walk in the mountains; some are better and more favourable than others. Which weather conditions are preferred by most hikers for the feeling of enjoyment and comfort.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#La_mejor_estacion\" >The best season<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#Cero_precipitaciones\" >Zero precipitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#El_grado_de_nubosidad\" >The degree of cloudiness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#La_temperatura_ideal\" >The ideal temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#Un_entorno_visible\" >A visible environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/#La_velocidad_del_viento\" >Wind speed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_mejor_estacion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The best season<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hikers do not waste any season when it comes to venturing out into the wilderness. Each season manifests different variables and the right resources and equipment have been developed to cope with them without problems.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is a favourite season for hiking in Spain: spring. Autumn comes second, followed by winter, while summer is not the best option if you want to do mountain tourism.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cero_precipitaciones\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Zero precipitation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rainfall is, without doubt and for obvious reasons, the most influential climatic variable for hiking in the Spanish mountains.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of rain can set back a planned route. Ideally, there should be no rainfall; however, when there is light to moderate rainfall, there is greater flexibility because difficulties can be overcome if the appropriate equipment is available.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_grado_de_nubosidad\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The degree of cloudiness<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The state of the sky is essential when deciding to go into the mountains. Hikers consider that when the sky is clear or lightly cloudy it is better to go out, as this avoids the negative consequences of too much sun.<\/p>\n<p>As in other activities, low or low cloudiness in the sky is also preferred, as it brings better benefits compared to those days when the sky is cloudy or very cloudy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4603\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4603\" style=\"width: 760px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4603\" src=\"http:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/sonja-guina_760x500.jpg\" alt=\"The state of the sky is essential when deciding whether to go into the mountains \/ Photo: Sonja Guina\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The state of the sky is essential when deciding whether to go into the mountains \/ Photo: Sonja Guina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_temperatura_ideal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The ideal temperature<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With regard to the ideal temperature, hikers prefer times when the temperature range is between 15 and 19 \u00baC because they feel more comfortable. Likewise, temperatures slightly above 20 \u00baC are favourable, without reaching very high limits.<\/p>\n<p>Although hikers can adapt to cold temperatures by wearing the <a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/mountain-hiking-clothing\/\">suitable mountain clothing<\/a>It is not customary to go hiking when the temperature is below -1\u00b0C, because the body can suffer serious consequences from the cold.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_entorno_visible\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A visible environment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hikers say that visibility is a must when they want to go hiking in the mountains. This condition allows them to appreciate the landscape without interruption. Therefore, they prefer occasions when there is no fog or mist to affect the observation of the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect visibility also serves as a safety mechanism to avoid accidents. When the field of vision is limited, risks are taken and the natural wonders are not fully enjoyed.<\/p>\n<p>Although some hikers are attracted by a little mist or haze, none of them like dense fog on their way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_velocidad_del_viento\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Wind speed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If strong winds occur, hikers may choose not to go out on the mountain in order not to compromise their own physical safety. In view of these, days with low wind speeds are preferred to ensure the enjoyment of the activity.<\/p>\n<p>Article based on the text: <a href=\"http:\/\/rua.ua.es\/dspace\/handle\/10045\/67412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>\"Climatic preferences for hiking in Spain: preliminary results\" \/ Emilio Mart\u00ednez Ibarra \/ Rub\u00e9n Pardo Mart\u00ednez<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hiking has become a favourite mountain activity for locals and tourists...","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2953],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-4600","post","type-post","status-publish","format-image","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trekking-montana","post_format-post-format-image"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/nathan-lindahl_760x500-1.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Caratula-Podcast-Maldita-Montana_1500x1500_72pp-p_.jpg","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":[],"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/feed\/podcast\/maldita-montana","embedCode":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"4mrdCV8uJv\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/\">Las mejores condiciones clim\u00e1ticas para hacer senderismo: \u00bfcual es nuestra preferencia?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/travesiapirenaica.com\/en\/the-best-weather-conditions-hiking-our-preference\/embed\/#?secret=4mrdCV8uJv\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" title=\"&#8220;Las mejores condiciones clim\u00e1ticas para hacer senderismo: \u00bfcual es nuestra preferencia?&#8221; &#8212; Traves\u00eda.\" data-secret=\"4mrdCV8uJv\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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