In March, the weather along the Voie d'Arles trail presents a mixed pattern with varying conditions across the regions of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Occitanie experiences a combination of sunny spells and frequent rain showers, occasionally heavy, with temperatures ranging from lows of 0°C to highs around 21°C. Meanwhile, in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, there's a more noticeable chill, especially towards the Pyrenees, with some cold days dropping below freezing at night. Despite sporadic sunny days, rain remains a significant feature, with some snowfall in higher elevations, adding a transitional feel to the early spring atmosphere.
Starting in Arles and moving through the region, the weather showcases considerable variability. Arles often sees sunny intervals, interspersed with cloudy skies and occasional rain, with temperatures fluctuating between 8°C and 18°C. As we progress to Saint-Gilles and Gallargues-le-Montueux, moderate rain showers become more frequent, with both sunshine and patchy clouds in the mix. Temperatures hover between 9°C and 16°C. Toward Montpellier and Vendargues, the weather remains unsettled, featuring periods of heavy rain and overcast skies, with highs around 16°C.
Past Montarnaud and into Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, sunny spells persist, interlaced with light to moderate rain and temperatures peaking at 19°C. Moving further into the trail towards Lodève and Lunas, sunny skies are predominant, although occasional rain showers occur, maintaining cool nights and milder daytime highs.
Towards Murat-sur-Vèbre, cold snaps emerge, with night temperatures dropping to -7°C, and alternating sunny and overcast conditions bring intermittent rain and even snow. Continuing to Anglès and beyond, rain showers and cloudy weather continue, though with frequent sunny breaks, temperatures ranging from 4°C to 23°C.
Reaching Castres and Dourgne, there is a prevalence of sunshine contrasted by sporadic heavy rain showers, indicating a typical mixed March climate. As walkers approach the trail's final stages in this region, rain lessens, and sunny days increase, offering some respite before the arrival in Toulouse, where conditions stabilize with more continuous sunny weather and temperatures reaching 21°C.
Entering Nouvelle-Aquitaine at Vidouze, the pattern shifts slightly with moderate rain, heavier downpours, and clear days, punctuating a more stable temperature range from 5°C to 24°C. Upon reaching Morlaàs, rain continues to feature prominently, yet moments of sunshine brighten the trail, with an especially warm day peaking at 29°C.
At Lescar, March's unpredictable nature shows itself with significant rain showers and occasional sunny intervals. Crossing into Oloron-Sainte-Marie, more heavy rain and cool days are evident, highlighting the transitional weather patterns typical as spring settles in.
Near Sarrance, conditions include both rain and sporadic snow in the higher altitudes, with freezing temperatures at night. Borce's climate mirrors this with additional snowy episodes as one ascends towards the Pyrenees. Along these last stretches to Somport, rain dominates the month, with snow recurring in higher regions, concluding the month with cool temperatures and a mixed weather narrative typical of March.
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