In May along the Voie d'Arles, the weather remains variable with frequent sunny spells and intermittent rain. Temperatures across the regions range significantly, with highs generally reaching the mid-20s °C and occasionally dipping into the teens during rainier spells. Rain showers are common, sometimes appearing as light sprinkles while other times resulting in heavier downpours. Wind conditions vary, with some days seeing stronger gusts. Cloud cover and rain generally increase towards the north and west as the route progresses. Overall, while sunny days are plentiful, rain showers and cooler temperatures also play a significant role in shaping the weather along this diverse pilgrimage route throughout the month.
Starting in Arles, the weather displays a balance of sunny and rainy days with temperatures peaking at 25°C. Rainy spells bring significant precipitation on some days. Continuing through Gallargues-le-Montueux and Vendargues, sunshine becomes more prevalent, and occasional heavy rain showers intersperse with sunny days. As the path approaches Saint-Jean-de-la-Blaquière, steady rain increases, particularly as the route moves into higher terrain.
Further into Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, the skies fluctuate between sunny and overcast, with moderate rain punctuating clear periods. Lodève experiences periods of intense rain contrasting sharply with sunny intervals. From Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare to Murat-sur-Vèbre, frequent heavy showers and cooler temperatures continue to dominate. The trend of periodic, heavy rain continues through La Salvetat-sur-Agout and Anglès, where temperatures start to mellow, dipping into the low teens Celsius on wetter days. As the trail approaches the towns including Castres, more consistent sunny weather emerges, although interspersed rain remains.
Moving towards Toulouse, warmer, clearer conditions prevail with episodes of rain. A similar pattern is observed through L'Isle-Arné and Auch where rain showers at times punctuate otherwise sunny skies. With much variability in weather, this section is prone to abrupt changes from rain to sunshine.
The start in Vidouze involves sunny days peppered with heavy rain showers, with highs occasionally reaching the mid-20s °C. Morlaàs sees a balance of sunny days and cloudy periods with rain, maintaining warmth similar to prior regions. Approaching Lescar, rain shows a higher frequency interspersed with sunny breaks, leading to Oloron-Sainte-Marie where heavy rain spells become more prominent.
In Sarrance and Borce, the weather remains mixed with consistent overcast skies and frequent heavy rain, offering cooler temperatures that sometimes fall below 10°C overnight. Moving to the final stretch to Somport, the mix of sun and substantial rain remains, rounding out the month with alternating weather patterns in this mountainous region.
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