In April, the Camino del Piamonte traverses through the regions of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where weather patterns range from sunny intervals to periods of significant rainfall. Temperatures fluctuate widely, with some days pushing into the low twenties and others dropping to single digits, indicating a mix of warmer spring days and cooler, wetter spells. Rain is a frequent companion, often in the form of heavy showers, while brief dry spells hint at the impending warmth of late spring. Alongside occasional sunshine, overcast skies and patchy rain create a dynamic weather tableau.
April in Occitanie introduces a wide spectrum of weather conditions. Early in the month, Narbonne experiences bouts of heavy rain alternated with sunny spells, with highs between 9°C and 21°C and lows from 4°C to 12°C. As the days progress through places like Saint-André-de-Roquelongue and Lagrasse, the mix continues with moderate rains giving way to clear, sunny intervals. Rainfall can be intense, with single-day totals reaching 33 mm.
Moving deeper into the month, Carcassonne and Montréal enjoy variably warm days, up to 23°C at peak, interspersed with patchy rains and partly cloudy skies. Fanjeaux and Mirepoix reflect similar weather patterns, fluctuating between sunny days and rainy intermissions, with nighttime lows sometimes dipping below freezing.
The latter half of April sees regions like Lourdes and Bagnères-de-Bigorre facing increased rain activity, punctuated by sunny breaks and temperatures soaring to the mid-twenties. Despite these warmer periods, occasional heavy rains remind travelers of the persistent unsettled conditions typical for April.
In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, weather in April continues the theme of variability seen in Occitanie. Starting in L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise, conditions shift rapidly from sunny to rain-laden days, with temperatures occasionally reaching 24°C. Over the course of the month, locations like Mauléon-Licharre and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port exhibit diverse weather, with common occurrences of moderate to heavy rain mixed with sunny vistas.
As April unfolds, Saint-Just-Ibarre experiences alternations between short-lived sunny phases and persistent rain showers, with precipitation frequently surging over 10 mm/day. The month closes on similarly changeable conditions, highlighting the transitional nature of spring as heavy rains continue to intermingle with improving sunny periods and milder temperatures.
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