In October, the Camino de Tours y Paris experiences a mix of weather conditions across its journey through Île-de-France, Centre-Val de Loire, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions. The temperatures range from cool to mild, with highs between 10°C and 30°C and lows ranging from 2°C to 18°C. Rainfall is a frequent companion, varying from brief showers to heavier downpours, often accompanied by overcast skies. Sunny days do offer breaks in the cloud cover, providing pleasant walking conditions. Prepare for variability as the path progresses through diverse landscapes and weather patterns in each region.
Starting in Paris, the weather is varied, with a mix of sunshine and rain. Temperatures range from 15°C to 29°C, dropping to lows of 7°C to 15°C. Rain is a common feature, but sunny intervals do occur. Moving to La Ville-du-Bois and Étampes, heavy rain is more frequent, with highs of 14°C to 30°C and lows of 6°C to 14°C, interspersed with cloudy days and occasional sunny breaks.
In Angerville and Artenay, expect temperatures between 12°C and 26°C. Rainfall is regular, with heavy showers alternating with dry, partly cloudy conditions. As you reach Orléans and Beaugency, similar weather patterns persist, with some sunny periods amidst the rainy days, with highs peaking around 26°C. As the trail moves to Blois and Chaumont-sur-Loire, cloud cover and rain showers continue, punctuated by sunnier intervals and mild temperatures up to 28°C. Tours follows with consistent rain showers, yet also benefits from occasional sunny respite.
In Châtellerault and Poitiers, the weather features heavy showers notably, with highs around 26°C and lows dipping to 6°C. Along the path to Lusignan and Chenay, occasional downpours are expected, mixed with sunny breaks in 13°C to 26°C temperatures. Melle and Aulnay present similar conditions—frequent rainfall with brief, sunny intermissions. Saint-Jean-d'Angély witnesses heavy to moderate rain and mild temperatures, reaching up to 24°C. The final stretch to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port maintains the rainy theme, with significant showers interspersed with sunny spells. Highs remain near the 22°C mark, with persistent cloudy and wet spells common throughout, closing the journey with an authentic experience of the region's dynamic autumn weather.
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