Weather forecast for the Via Francigena: Lausanne - Roma in October

October along the Via Francigena from Lausanne to Rome witnesses variable conditions, beginning with mid-autumn coolness and frequent rains in the Swiss Alps, progressing into milder climes as the route descends into Italy. The journey encounters erratic rainfall, and a gradual decrease in temperature, while fall colors begin to flourish among the vineyards and rolling hills, offering a distinct transition from the colder north to the warmth of central Italy.

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Start date
Sep 20
Start town
Lausanne
End date
Nov 9
End town
Roma
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
51
Total distance
1121 km
Daily distance
22.0 km
Average high
17°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
4.7 mm/day

Swiss Alps

Starting in Lausanne and through Vevey, Aigle, and Saint-Maurice, days are marked by a mix of sunshine and persistent intermittent rain. Temperatures vary from mild highs in the mid-10s to low 20s°C, to lows that dip into single digits. Notable rain with occasional heavy showers dots this part of the journey.

Aosta Valley

As you progress to Étroubles and Aosta, cloudier skies and heavier rain showers become common. Temperatures gently fluctuate between 10°C and 20°C during the day, while nights drop closer to freezing. Heavy rain intersperses the drier days, with the cooler air becoming more apparent as valleys channel colder air.

Piedmont

In the foothills of the Alps, places like Ivrea and Vercelli experience sunnier spans with patchy rains. Highs of 20°C are balanced by lows hovering between 8°C and 15°C. The region is marked by fewer wet days compared to mountainous areas, allowing sunshine to permeate the vineyards more frequently.

Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna

Traversing through Robbio, Piacenza, and Fidenza, the trail witnesses overcast days but predominantly dry spells. Temperatures peak around 24°C pushing down to the upper 10s°C. Rainfall becomes sporadic with noticeable cloudier transitions, signaling the country's shift towards colder climes.

Tuscany

Entering Tuscany, areas like Lucca, Siena, and San Gimignano usher in milder weather marked by more consistent showers. Daytime highs hold in the higher teens while wetter intervals sign the descent into autumn, with undulating landscapes offering bursts of lushness.

Lazio

The final stretch to Roma introduces moderate rains but with enduring intervals of brightness. With a mix of sunny interludes, temperatures maintain a comfortable level, with highs across 16°C to 20°C counteracted by cooler evenings dipping into single digits, rounding off a reflective climate journey into Rome.

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