Weather forecast for the Chemin de Saint-Gilles in December

The Chemin de Saint-Gilles in December is characterized by cold temperatures and variable weather conditions as it traverses from Le Puy-en-Velay through regions like Costaros and Labastide-Puylaurent into warmer areas closer to Alès and Nîmes. Initially, the route experiences frequent instances of freezing rain, snow, and overcast skies, with average high temperatures around 4 to 5°C and lows dropping to -2 to -4°C. Precipitation is moderate, ranging from 1 to 4.5 mm per day.

As you move southward, the climate gradually becomes milder and sunnier. From Villefort onwards, including areas like Génolhac and Alès, daytime temperatures ascend to around 9 to 11°C, with nighttime lows rising to 1 to 4°C. The presence of sunshine becomes more prominent, although cloudy and rainy intervals are still possible. Particularly near places like Nîmes and Saint-Gilles, the chances of encountering sunny days increase, and precipitation tends to lessen. Throughout the route, the transition from colder, cloudier regions to milder, sunnier conditions is evident, offering a varying climate experience over the course of the journey.

Start date
Dec 1
Start town
Le Puy-en-Velay
End date
Dec 11
End town
Saint-Gilles
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
11
Total distance
223 km
Daily distance
20.3 km
Average high
8°C
Average low
1°C
Average precipitation
2.5 mm/day

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