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

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1,240m
Elevation
Current status: open
Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen
Wed
11 Mar
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Light rain
06:53 — 18:35
9° / 1°
Precipitation 1 mm
Humidity 98 %

🌦️ Typical Climate Around the Pass (Lower Alpine Climate)
The local climate near the pass (e.g., the nearby Ubaye Valley/Barcelonnette area) gives a good clue about conditions you’ll experience on the climb: 
Warm season:
  • June–September: warm to hot days in the valleys (~25–31 °C), cool nights at altitude. 
  • Summer afternoons often bring convective thunderstorms especially in July–August — typical of Alpine regions. 
  • Higher elevation climbs feel significantly cooler due to altitude (≈6–7 °C drop per 1,000 m). 
Shoulder seasons:
  • April–May & October: temperatures drop; spring melt/runoff and autumn rains increase unpredictability. 
  • Nights can approach freezing early spring and late autumn.
Winter:
  • November–March: likely cold, with snow at and around the pass at ~1,200 m, making cycling unpleasant or unsafe without special equipment. 
🚴‍♂️ Road Accessibility (Seasonal Expectation)
Col du Labouret’s road is a public connection (not a remote high Alpine col like Galibier), so:
  • It doesn’t have official seasonal opening/closing dates like high passes; it’s generally rideable whenever the road isn’t obstructed. 
  • However, winter conditions (snow, ice) often make it impractical or unsafe for road cycling during late autumn through early spring. 
  • For planning, cyclists consider similar passes below ~1,500 m in the Alps open roughly April/May to October rides, with greatest reliability June–September. 
Note: Always check local road/weather info before heading out — mountain weather can make a pass temporarily impassable even in “open” season. 
📆 Month-by-Month Cyclist Expectations
MonthRideabilityTypical Conditions for Cyclists
Jan–Mar | ❌ Difficult | Snow & cold; risk of winter closures.
Apr–May | ⚠️ Variable | Cool temps, possible snowmelt, unstable weather.
Jun–Sep | ✅ Best | Warm to cool; frequent afternoon thunderstorms; best weather consistency.
Oct | ⚠️ Good → Poor | Cool; early snow possible later in month.
Nov–Dec | ❌ Difficult | Cold; snow likely; road may be icy.
(General Alpine pattern; exact conditions vary yearly. Consider this a planning guideline.) 
🧠 What to Expect on the Ride
Temperature:
  • Warm at the bottom; cooler near the crest (especially morning/evening). 
Weather variability:
  • Weather can flip from sun to storm quickly in mountains. 
Rain & storms:
  • Frequent summer afternoon thunderstorms are typical throughout the Alps including lower passes. 
Road conditions:
  • Generally paved and suitable for road bikes in good weather; winter conditions can deposit residual snow/ice. 
🧭 Short Summary for Cyclists
Best cycling window for Col du Labouret:
→ Late May/Early June through September — warm temperatures, limited snow, generally best riding conditions.
Worst times:
→ Late autumn through early spring (Nov–Mar) — snow/ice make the pass impractical for most cyclists.
What to expect during season:
  • Warm valley starts, cool summit conditions.
  • Afternoon thunderstorms in summer.
  • Rapid weather changes possible any time of year.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed
11 Mar
water_drop
Light rain
06:53 — 18:35
9° / 1°
Precipitation 1 mm
Humidity 98 %
Thu
12 Mar
water_drop
Rain showers
06:52 — 18:36
11° / 2°
Precipitation 1 mm
Humidity 100 %
Fri
13 Mar
foggy
Fog
06:50 — 18:37
10° / 0°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 99 %
Sat
14 Mar
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Snow
06:48 — 18:38
4° / -1°
Precipitation 21 mm
Humidity 100 %
Sun
15 Mar
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Snow
06:46 — 18:40
10° / -1°
Precipitation 1 mm
Humidity 87 %
Mon
16 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:44 — 18:41
10° / 2°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 78 %
Tue
17 Mar
cloud
Overcast
06:42 — 18:42
12° / 2°
Precipitation 0 mm
Humidity 91 %

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 6°C -2°C 18 6.2h 18 110 mm 75 % 2 9h 18m
Feb 8°C -3°C 23 8.2h 8 18 mm 73 % 3 10h 29m
Mar 9°C -2°C 27 9.8h 15 116 mm 70 % 4 11h 57m
Apr 14°C 2°C 27 10.7h 22 173 mm 68 % 5 13h 29m
May 16°C 5°C 31 13.1h 20 133 mm 65 % 6 14h 47m
Jun 24°C 13°C 30 14.3h 14 52 mm 67 % 7 15h 27m
Jul 23°C 11°C 31 14.1h 12 48 mm 66 % 8 15h 6m
Aug 24°C 12°C 28 12.3h 11 63 mm 68 % 7 13h 57m
Sep 18°C 8°C 30 11.0h 12 64 mm 70 % 5 12h 29m
Oct 14°C 4°C 25 8.9h 14 98 mm 72 % 4 10h 58m
Nov 9°C -1°C 24 7.5h 13 92 mm 76 % 2 9h 37m
Dec 8°C -2°C 21 6.4h 10 62 mm 77 % 2 8h 55m