August on the Via Francigena from Calais to Lausanne sees a variety of weather patterns. In the Hauts-de-France region, temperatures fluctuate with periods of sunshine mixed with heavy rain showers. As travelers move through Grand Est, they encounter more variability, with sunny spells interspersed with rainy days. In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, conditions remain inconsistent with rain and clear skies alternating frequently. Finally, the Vaud region tends to be cooler, with showers and occasional sunny days.
In Calais, the weather is quite changeable, swinging from sunny spells to heavy rain at times, with highs reaching 28°C. As you progress to Wissant, moderate rain frequently interrupts sunny periods. By Guînes, the pattern of alternating rain and sunshine continues, with temperatures peaking at 25°C in the latter part of the trip. Licques and Tournehem-sur-la-Hem also experience frequent showers, but periods of sun provide brief respites, while Wisques sees less rain. By Thérouanne, cloud cover thickens with moderate rain showers more common, and Amettes maintains this overcast tone. Approaching Arras, the rain intensifies with bouts of sunshine.
The weather in Corbeny starts sunny but transitions to heavy showers. Berry-au-Bac sees less extreme shifts, though rain is an ongoing presence. Upon reaching Reims, the combination of sun and clouds persists, and Verzy experiences more consistent rain. The path through Châlons-en-Champagne and Saint-Germain-la-Ville alternates between heavy rain and dry patches. By Vitry-le-François, rain showers remain prominent, while Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont encounters spells of moderate rain. Outines and Montmorency-Beaufort endure more rain, occasionally interrupted by sunny spells.
Starting in Coublanc, walkers find mostly sunny weather with heavy rain infrequent. In Champlitte and Dampierre-sur-Salon, August continues with only occasional showers amid sunshine. By Bucey-lès-Gy, prolonged rain spells emerge, continuing into Besançon, where sunshine attempts to break through the clouds. The weather shifts slightly in Foucherans with a rise in rain showers interspersed with sunshine, and Mouthier-Haute-Pierre experiences heavy showers mingled with moderate rain.
The journey into the Vaud region begins in Orbe, where moderate showers are frequent, followed by intervals of sun. In Cossonay, the pattern is similar, with heavy bursts of rain peppered by sunny days. In Lausanne, though temperatures are cooler, rain showers are frequent, with sunny days interspersed to brighten the cool August moments.
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