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Detailed cycling weather forecast for Col de Manse. See wind direction, temperature and rain along the entire climb and descent.

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Pass Information

1,269m
Elevation
Current status: open
Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen
Wed
11 Mar
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Rain showers
06:55 — 18:35
8° / 2°
Precipitation 5 mm
Humidity 98 %

🌱 Spring (Mar–May)
  • Conditions vary a lot.
  • March often still winter-like: snow patches, cold mornings.
  • April–May: road usually clear, but expect 5–15 °C, wind, and occasional showers.
  • Early season risk: melting snow → wet or gravelly pavement.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug)
  • Best cycling period.
  • Typical temps at summit: 12–25 °C.
  • Mostly dry, long daylight.
  • Thunderstorms possible in afternoons (common Alpine pattern).
  • Road fully open and accessible.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)
  • September excellent: cool air + stable weather.
  • October: crisp mornings, leaves, occasional fog.
  • November: cold, chance of first snow.
  • Temps drop to 0–10 °C late season.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb)
  • Not officially closed in winter (unlike higher Alpine passes). 
  • However:
    • Snowfall common.
    • Road can be icy or temporarily blocked after storms.
    • Wind chill severe because the pass is exposed. 
  • Cycling usually impractical unless conditions are unusually mild and dry.
🚴 Road Status & Access
  • The pass is crossed by departmental road D944, a maintained regional route. 
  • Because it’s a key local connection, it’s normally ploughed and usable year-round, but short closures can occur during heavy snowfall (typical for mid-altitude Alpine roads — inferred from regional patterns and its exposure).
Quick Cyclist Expectations by Season
Season Rideability Key Risks
Spring | Good late season | Wet roads, debris
Summer | Excellent | Heat + storms
Autumn | Very good | Cold mornings
Winter | Rarely rideable | Snow, ice, wind
✅ Short summary:
Col de Manse is a relatively low Alpine pass that is technically open all year, but for cyclists it’s realistically rideable from late spring to mid-autumn. Summer and early autumn offer the safest and most enjoyable conditions; winter riding is usually prevented by snow, ice, and wind rather than official closure.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed
11 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:55 — 18:35
8° / 2°
Precipitation 5 mm
Humidity 98 %
Thu
12 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:53 — 18:37
9° / 1°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 98 %
Fri
13 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:51 — 18:38
10° / 2°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 93 %
Sat
14 Mar
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Snow
06:49 — 18:39
4° / -3°
Precipitation 16 mm
Humidity 100 %
Sun
15 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:47 — 18:40
4° / -3°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 87 %
Mon
16 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:45 — 18:42
8° / -1°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 85 %
Tue
17 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:43 — 18:43
11° / 2°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 93 %

Climate Overview

Climate Overview

Month
Day Temperature Temp Day
Night Temperature Temp Night
Sunny Days Sunny Days
Sun Hours Sun Hours
Rain Days Rain Days
Precipitation Precipitation
Humidity Humidity
UV Index UV Index
Day Length Day Length
Jan 5°C -3°C 18 5.9h 18 163 mm 75 % 2 9h 16m
Feb 8°C -2°C 22 7.9h 8 29 mm 73 % 3 10h 27m
Mar 10°C -1°C 25 9.2h 13 116 mm 70 % 4 11h 57m
Apr 14°C 2°C 27 10.5h 19 165 mm 68 % 5 13h 30m
May 16°C 5°C 29 12.6h 19 107 mm 65 % 6 14h 49m
Jun 25°C 12°C 29 14.0h 13 58 mm 67 % 7 15h 30m
Jul 23°C 11°C 31 13.7h 11 59 mm 66 % 8 15h 9m
Aug 24°C 11°C 29 12.1h 5 63 mm 68 % 7 13h 59m
Sep 18°C 7°C 26 10.2h 12 103 mm 70 % 5 12h 30m
Oct 13°C 4°C 23 8.5h 12 128 mm 72 % 4 10h 57m
Nov 7°C -1°C 22 7.2h 13 117 mm 76 % 2 9h 35m
Dec 7°C -2°C 21 6.5h 11 37 mm 77 % 2 8h 53m