The Via Francigena from Calais to Lausanne takes you through varying climates as you progress from northern France to Switzerland.
In the northern regions of France, along the early parts of your journey, you will encounter mild yet variable weather typical for March. Daily high temperatures generally hover around 8°C, while nightly lows are about 4°C. Expect frequent occurrences of rain, often interspersed with patches of sun, and cloudier skies. Rainfall is common, with a mix of light to moderate showers and occasional heavier rain.
As you move further south into the central parts of France, temperatures gradually begin to rise. Average daily highs may reach around 13°C to 14°C, while lows remain cool, approximately 3°C to 5°C. Rain is still a regular feature, with patchy showers frequently appearing. Cloud coverage varies, offering a combination of overcast days and sunny intervals. In this region, precipitation typically lessens compared to the northern part.
Approaching the final stretch from Pontarlier to Lausanne, temperatures further warm up, with frequent sunny days and slightly increased precipitation amounts. Daytime temperatures range from 13°C to 16°C, and nights remain cool at about 5°C. While rain is still a common occurrence, characterized primarily by patchy rain and moderate showers, there are also more frequent sunny and partly cloudy days as you near Lausanne, ushering in a more settled spring-like weather pattern.
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