In March, the Via Francigena route from Calais to Lausanne presents a diverse weather pattern. Throughout the month, walkers can expect fluctuating temperatures, with highs generally ranging between 5°C and 23°C and lows between -10°C and 11°C. Rain is frequent, especially in certain areas, varying from light drizzles to heavy showers, occasionally accompanied by freezing rain or moderate snow in cooler locations. While sunny spells provide relief, overcast skies are common, and rain gear is advisable more often than not. Temperature fluctuations are substantial, with sudden shifts between clear skies and heavy precipitation, highlighting the need for resilient preparation.
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Beginning in Calais, weather varies from light rain to heavy showers, with temperatures peaking at 11°C on sunnier days and dropping to -4°C during colder spells. Wissant continues this pattern with patchy rain and occasional snow, as temperatures reach as low as -1°C. By the time they reach Guînes, walkers experience more consistent rain and occasional cloud breaks, with temperatures marginally warmer around 12°C.
Further along, Licques and Tournehem-sur-la-Hem exhibit similar showers, with heavy rains marking the route. Highs here reach up to 12°C, with occasional overcast periods.
Trail segments through Wisques and Thérouanne see some sunny days interspersed with moderate to heavy rain showers, maintaining temperatures up to 13°C.
Corbeny and Berry-au-Bac receive a mix of clouds and intermittent showers, where temperatures rise to around 17°C, before plunging to near freezing with occasional light freezing rain.
The route through Reims offers somewhat milder conditions, with significant sunny periods and rain mixed, with a substantial peak at 18°C.
Verzy through Vitry-le-François continue with mild yet changeable conditions, marked by sunny spells alternated with rain showers and temperatures peaking at comfortable levels around 19°C.
Coublanc brings with it more stable weather with less frequent rainfall but persistent clouds. Temperatures linger between 9°C and 20°C.
Champlitte and beyond, including Dampierre-sur-Salon and Bucey-lès-Gy, see sporadic heavy rain amidst clear skies, where temperatures hover between 10°C and 22°C.
Besançon and its vicinity experience moderate to heavy rain showers but also enjoy occasional sunshine with cooler mornings dropping to 1°C at times.
In Orbe, heavy rain dominates alongside stretches of sunny weather, with temperatures ranging from 7°C to 20°C, making it one of the milder stretches.
Meanwhile, Cossonay and Lausanne conclude with partly cloudy to sunny days, despite occasional rain and snow, finishing with highs of up to 23°C.
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