In November, the weather along the Voie de Vézelay varies considerably, reflecting the diverse climates across different regions of the route. Generally, walkers encounter a combination of rain, overcast skies, and some sunny intervals. Temperatures range from moderate in the north to milder conditions in the south, with occasional cold snaps. Rainfall is frequent, sometimes heavy, particularly around mid to late-month as walkers approach New Aquitaine. Despite periodic clear spells, cloud cover is common, and the trail experiences significant fluctuations in daily temperatures across different segments.
Starting in Vézelay, the month begins with a mix of heavy rains and sunny intervals, with highs around 18°C and lows dropping to 3°C. As the route progresses through Anthien and Saint-Révérien, walkers experience frequent rain showers and overcast conditions, with temperatures gently decreasing. By the time you reach Prémery and Nevers, the rain continues intermittently with occasional sunny breaks, keeping highs relatively stable around 12°C.
In Ainay-le-Château and Saint-Amand-Montrond, the weather is markedly overcast with a tendency for showers, particularly towards Saint-Amand. Highs fluctuate around 16°C, with the possibility of sun towards the end of the stay at each locality.
Continuing to Le Châtelet and La Châtre, the weather remains predominantly overcast, with moderate rains punctuating the sunnier spells. In La Châtre, temperatures reach peaks of 16°C, but often rest around chillier lows of 0°C. Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre mirrors this pattern with heavy rain at times and sporadic clear skies.
As walkers move deeper south, starting from Gargilesse through places like Crozant and La Souterraine, cloud cover densely packs the sky with fewer rain episodes. Highs can reach up to 19°C, with nights cooler. Approaching Limoges, clear sunny days intersperse with misty mornings and occasional light showers. This pattern irregularly continues until walkers pass Sorges and Périgueux, where heavier rainfalls are sporadic but noticeable. Throughout Douville to Bergerac, the climate stabilizes with moderate rains and clearer conditions. Finally, as the month concludes towards Saint-Sever and Orthez, walkers experience drizzles and light showers with temperatures moderating in the teens, signaling a typical November close. Ending in Ostabat, there are periods of heavier rain concurring with more frequent sunny patches, offering a typical capstone to the route's November climate.
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