The month of March on the Voie de Vézelay generally presents a varied climate with fluctuating temperatures and significant precipitation. Early spring weather showcases regular rain showers, overcast skies, and temporary clear spells, maintaining temperatures between 4°C and 23°C during the day, while nights can be chilly, with lows occasionally dropping below zero. Rainfall varies widely across the trail, ranging from light drizzles to heavy rain showers, often accompanied by intermittent sunny periods. Along the trail, subtle variations in weather patterns can be experienced between regions, contributing to a diverse hiking experience.
Starting in Vézelay, March weather is typical of early spring, featuring overcast conditions and intermittent rainfall with high temperatures fluctuating between 9°C to 13°C. Moving towards Anthien and Saint-Révérien, temperatures slightly warm, witnessing bursts of heavy rain amidst periods of sunshine. The rain continues as walkers reach Prémery and Nevers, with highs peaking around 13°C, but frequent showers keep the atmosphere damp. Saint-Pierre-le-Moûtier to Lurcy-Lévis offers a blend of patchy rain and fine sunny intervals by the end of the regional trail.
As the trail enters Ainay-le-Château, sunny days alternate with showers, yet temperatures rise, reaching 17°C. In Saint-Amand-Montrond, sunny intervals mix with cloudy spells, occasionally paired with moderate rains, keeping temperatures moderate.
Passing into Le Châtelet, the weather transitions into rainier patterns, although mild temperatures remain consistent. La Châtre and Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre experience clearer skies interrupted by light rainfall, retaining the warmth with highs around 19°C.
Upon entering Gargilesse, the climate becomes more varied with greater occurrences of clear weather, but substantial rainfall continues to punctuate the progression. From Crozant through to La Souterraine, periods of intense rain give way to calmer, sunny weather, suggesting early springs with occasional drizzle. The temperature spectrum broadens as walkers advance through Périgueux and Douville into the warmer regions around Bergerac and Mont-de-Marsan, with notably increased warmth reaching Saint-Sever. As trekkers approach Orthez, conditions remain predominantly clear, but rain reappears and temperatures reach peaks around 27°C in locations like Sault-de-Navailles and Sauveterre-de-Béarn. The trail concludes in Ostabat under varied weather, noting frequent sunny breaks between showers to mark the march of spring.
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