Weather forecast for the Voie d'Arles in December

In December, the "Voie d'Arles" route experiences diverse weather patterns across the regions of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Temperatures vary from cold lows, sometimes sinking below zero, to mild highs reaching up to 19°C on warmer days. Rain is frequent, with some days experiencing heavy showers while others are dry and sunny. Snow can occur in higher altitudes, affecting various localities differently. Despite the variability, cloudy conditions are common, yet breaks of sunshine offer occasional brightness. Wind patterns are not notably severe during this period.

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Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Arles
End date
Jan 2
End town
Somport
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
33
Total distance
781 km
Daily distance
23.7 km
Average high
10°C
Average low
4°C
Average precipitation
2.2 mm/day

Occitanie

Weather in Occitanie throughout December witnesses various conditions ranging from sunny spells to significant rainfall. The month begins with partly cloudy skies and isolations of moderate rain. Light showers then pave the way for mostly clear and dry days, where highs fluctuate between 6°C and 17°C while lows range from -6°C to 10°C. Midway, the region experiences a mix of cloudy, sunny, and damp days, often with patchy rain possible or moderate rainfall showers creating a wet atmosphere at times. Toward the end of the month, cooler temperatures and occasional drizzles return, with some localities experiencing a few days of sunshine interspersed with fog or mist.

Nouvelle-Aquitaine

In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, December begins with instances of heavy rainfall mixed with sunny days. Sunny patches offer respite from regular rain showers, with temperatures spanning from slightly below freezing to mild highs nearing 20°C. The middle of the month sees varied conditions with frequent cloud cover and intermittent rain. By month's end, the weather stabilizes to alternating episodes of clear skies and heavy rain accompanied by temperature drop, particularly in higher altitudes, where snow showers are occasionally evident in locations like Borce and Somport. Despite the sometimes fierce climate, November fully transitions the region into winter's grip with a balance of wetness and clarity.

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