In December, the weather along the Via di Francesco varies significantly, with frequent rain showers and occasional sunny spells. In Roma, temperatures fluctuate between 11°C and 19°C, often accompanied by heavy rain. As travelers move through Monte Sacro and Monterotondo, they encounter intermittent rain showers with temperatures ranging from single digits in the morning to mid-teens in the afternoon. Further along in Rieti and neighboring locales, expect more sunny days mixed with rain, and temperatures generally span from around 6°C to 14°C. As the journey progresses toward Assisi and beyond, colder conditions prevail, with lows dipping below freezing, especially in higher elevations, while precipitation remains a common occurrence.
Starting in Roma, the trail experiences heavy and moderate rain showers intermittently, with sunny breaks. Highs reach up to 19°C while lows fall to around 3°C. As walkers continue to Monte Sacro, sunny periods become more common, although rain showers still feature regularly. Temperatures remain relatively mild. In Monterotondo, rain showers persist, but sunny intervals also provide relief. Lows can reach freezing on colder days. In Ponticelli di Scandriglia and Poggio San Lorenzo, the weather mirrors that of earlier locales, with a mix of sun and rain and temperatures staying in the low to mid-teens.
Transitioning into Rieti and Poggio Bustone, walkers find partly cloudy skies with occasional heavy showers. As Piediluco and Ferentillo approach, sunny days intersperse periods of heavy rain. As the route nears Spoleto, Poreta, and Trevi, the pattern of moderate rain continues, punctuated by patches of clear skies, with high temperatures struggling to exceed 12°C. In Assisi and Valfabbrica, cold spells intensify. Lows frequently hover near freezing, though sunny days are interspersed with unseasonably cold snaps.
In the final stretches toward Gubbio, Pietralunga, and Città di Castello, winter weather takes hold, predominated by overcast conditions and occasional sunny breakthroughs. Sansepolcro and Pian della Capanna feature heavy rain along with partly cloudy conditions. Further north, in Pieve Santo Stefano and La Verna, snowfall becomes more likely as temperatures continue to drop, with nights frequently below freezing. However, sunny breaks offer a temporary respite from the chilly conditions.
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