Weather forecast for the Vía Gebennensis in October

The Vía Gebennensis, running from Geneva to Le Puy-en-Velay, has a mix of weather in October as it passes through different regions with various climates.

Starting near Geneva and moving through areas like Savoie and Rhône-Alpes, expect mild autumn weather. During the day, temperatures are usually between 17°C and 21°C, while at night, they drop to 8°C to 10°C. You’ll get a mix of sunny, partly cloudy, and sometimes overcast days. It often rains, ranging from light showers to moderate rain, with an average of 2.8 to 4.8 mm of rain each day, and occasional heavy rain.

Further south, in regions like Isère and Loire, it starts to cool a bit. Daytime highs are around 17°C to 18°C, and nighttime lows are about 7°C to 9°C. This area has more cloudy days and frequent rain showers, so prepare for wet weather. Average daily rain is lower, between 1.4 to 4.1 mm, but heavy rain can still happen.

Heading into Haute-Loire, where Le Puy-en-Velay is, temperatures drop further. Daytimes average 14°C to 15°C, and nights get colder, around 4°C to 5°C. Sunny days are common, but expect overcast and rainy weather too. Daily rain here is usually 1.0 to 2.6 mm, but light freezing rain can occur now and then.

Overall, October on the Vía Gebennensis has mild temperatures with a mix of sun, clouds, and rain. Be ready for both dry and wet weather on this historic route.

Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Genève
End date
Oct 16
End town
Le Puy-en-Velay
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
16
Total distance
349 km
Daily distance
21.8 km
Average high
18°C
Average low
8°C
Average precipitation
3.3 mm/day

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