The weather in March along the Via di Francesco is characterized by variability, with different climatic conditions observed throughout the trail. Rain is a common occurrence, with several days experiencing moderate to heavy showers. However, there are also periods of sun and partly cloudy skies, bringing milder weather on some days. Temperatures fluctuate considerably, ranging from low single digits during colder episodes to pleasant highs in the mid-teens, especially on sunny days. Notable weather events include intermittent periods of heavy rain accompanied by lower temperatures, as well as sporadic sunny interludes offering relief from the rain.
Starting at Roma, heavy rain and moderate showers are frequent, paired with temperatures reaching up to 19°C yet dropping to lows of 2°C. Moving to Monte Sacro, similar weather patterns persist with sunny intervals breaking up the rain and temperatures often peaking at 18°C.
In Monterotondo, the pattern continues with sunny days interspersed within periods of patchy rain and moderate showers. Highs fluctuate around 18°C, with cooler nights hitting 0°C.
In Ponticelli di Scandriglia, the weather is marked by heavy rain amidst scattered clear days, with temperatures mostly in the range of 11°C to 17°C. Transitioning to Poggio San Lorenzo, overall cooler temperatures are observed, between 7°C and 13°C, with frequent moderate to heavy rain showers.
The journey proceeds to Rieti, where cold snaps occur with lows dropping to -4°C. Rain showers remain common, contrasting against occasional sunny spells. Poggio Bustone experiences similar climatic diversity, featuring heavy rains and partly cloudy days, with temperatures moving between 6°C to 17°C.
Further along in Piediluco, sunny and partly cloudy days intersperse days with heavy rain. Mild temperatures persist, ranging from lows of 0°C to highs of 16°C. The weather narrative extends to Ferentillo with moderate temperatures and periods of both sunshine and significant rain showers.
At Spoleto, much of the rainfall is accompanied by temperatures from 5°C to 15°C. As one reaches Poreta, sunny spells occur amidst moderate showers, keeping temperatures within a similar range.
In Trevi, weather is characterized by intermittent showers and clearer skies, with highs reaching up to 15°C. Spello reflects this variability with alternating sunny and rainy days. The same pattern continues at Assisi, where light rains and sunshine keep highs around 18°C.
Valfabbrica experiences a mix of patchy rains and clear skies with temperatures moving from 7°C to 20°C. Heading towards San Pietro in Vigneto, the weather remains volatile with occasional heavy rains and temperatures consistent with earlier sections.
Onwards in Gubbio and Pietralunga, rainfall and sunshine alternate, with brief cold snaps dipping lows to near 1°C and highs peaking at 19°C. At Città di Castello and Citerna, moderate showers punctuate otherwise sunny days, maintaining temperatures in the teens.
Near Sansepolcro, partly cloudy days and some moderate showers are prevalent, as temperatures vary between 4°C and 18°C. Into Pian della Capanna, cloudy skies are common, interspersed with sunnier periods.
Pieve Santo Stefano to La Verna sees a gradual transition to clearer skies, though typical March weather with occasional rain showers and temperatures often just above freezing are prevalent, closing the trail's March weather summary.
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