This weekend, the Côte-d'Or comes alive with the festivities around the Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale, an emblematic event accompanied by activities such as the half-marathon this Saturday and the Festivinales all weekend . Weather-wise, the courageous participants will have to face cool and sometimes foggy weather.
Saturday will begin with widespread fog banks and cold temperatures, oscillating between 1 and 4°C. The afternoon will bring welcome clearings, but temperatures will remain cool, reaching 10°C at most. Walkers and runners will need to arm themselves with motivation in the face of these conditions. In the evening, fog will persist in the north of the region, accompanied by temperatures around 0 to 3°C. The night will be cold, with minimums around 1 to 2°C.
Sunday morning will be very cloudy and cold, with temperatures varying from 0 to 3°C. Clouds will remain dominant in the afternoon, except on the wine coast where timid clearings will light up the day, accompanied by slightly milder temperatures (6 to 8°C). The evening will see the arrival of rain from the north, while the east of the department will still benefit from clearings. The fog will return during the night, with temperatures of 4 to 5°C.
Weather for the brave
Whether you are a runner, walker or simply a spectator, this weekend requires a good dose of courage to brave the cold and fully enjoy the festivities around the Hospices de Beaune Wine Sale. Don't forget your warm clothes and your umbrella to be ready to face this typically autumnal climate!