Weather forecast for the Voie de Vézelay (Nevers) in January

In January, the Voie de Vézelay (Nevers) trail typically experiences varied weather conditions across the regions it traverses. Burgundy experiences a range of conditions from sunny and freezing temperatures to heavy rain showers, with highs reaching around 15°C and lows dipping to -6°C. Auvergne tends towards cloudier days, with intermittent heavy rain, peaking at about 13°C. Centre-Val de Loire sees similar patterns with occasional rain and moderate temperatures fluctuating between 11°C and -10°C. Across New Aquitaine, the weather remains mixed, with temperatures ranging from a mild 22°C to below freezing at -8°C, and frequent heavy rain, particularly in the western areas.

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Start date
Jan 1
Start town
Vézelay
End date
Feb 8
End town
Ostabat
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
39
Total distance
919 km
Daily distance
23.6 km
Average high
8°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
2.7 mm/day

Burgundy

Starting in Vézelay, January begins with a mix of partly cloudy skies and significant rainfall, including moderate or heavy rain showers. Temperatures fluctuate between 15°C and as low as -3°C, with dry periods marked by sunshine. Anthien sees a blend of heavy rains, cloudiness, and occasional cold rain, with highs peaking at 13°C. Moving on to Saint-Révérien, the region experiences overcast conditions, with rain showers and sunny spells, reaching up to 14°C but plummeting to -5°C during colder nights. Towards Nevers, the pattern continues with notable heavy rain showers on some days, alongside dry, partly sunny conditions with persistent chills from lows of -7°C.

Auvergne

In Ainay-le-Château and Saint-Amand-Montrond, the weather is characterized by cloudy to overcast conditions with sunny breaks. Rain events are interspersed with occasional heavy bouts reaching 14.8 mm/day in precipitation. Highs occasionally rise to 13°C, while nighttime temperatures often fall below freezing.

Centre-Val de Loire

As travelers enter Le Châtelet, La Châtre, and Neuvy-Saint-Sépulchre, they will encounter moderate rain at various intervals. The skies remain predominantly overcast, with sun peeking through sporadically. The temperature here can reach highs of around 11°C and dip to -10°C.

New Aquitaine

The trail in Gargilesse and Crozant opens with alternating patterns of patchy rain and moderate sunshine, with nights often wet with rain at times. Moving along to Limoges, periods of heavy rains and snow dominate the scene, cloud cover remaining consistent. As walkers advance toward Mont-de-Marsan and neighboring locales, warmer spells coincide with partly cloudy skies and intense rain showers. High temperatures here can surge to 22°C, with periods dropping below zero. Areas farther west like Orthez and Sauveterre-de-Béarn anticipate mild to warm conditions interspersed with significant rainfall events, creating a balanced yet wet climatic experience.

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