Weather: a topic of conversation in France too!

Just like the UK, it seems that weather is a daily topic of discussion. Wherever you are, it seems that you can moan about the weather or extol its virtues. France is no different. Here is an extract from blog.languedocfrenchproperty.com.

Before looking at micro-climates, perhaps one needs to consider briefly the main characteristics of the Languedoc - a region of the South of France, with distinctly different areas... the very long Mediterranean coastline... the lush inland plains... then, further inland, the hills of the national park or the Pyrénées mountains.

The South of France is known generally for mild winters (although there can be cold snaps), beautifully sunny and very hot summers, sudden storms (usually clearing quite quickly) and often strong winds. So, these are factors one can face in any part of the region.
Of course, if you go up into the hills or mountains, then naturally you will find it is often cooler or cloudier - and at significant altitude, quite cold in the winter. However, that is true almost anywhere, not exclusively in the Languedoc, so no real micro-climate factor there.

It is also said that there is a climate effect as one gets closer to the Pyrénées, particularly with winds coming out of the mountains - and it does seem that how those winds are funnelled can affect how windy or calm, damp or dry, a particular valley may be and how windy a particular town or village may be. So, signs of micro-climates.

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Learn more about the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.

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