Weather in Northern France in late April

[Tom Lang]

I'm planning a trip in late April 2014 to visit my grandfather's grave.

He is buried in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery.

I'd like to ask for your advice of what the weather should/could/might/will be like in Late April (24th to be exact).

I know it'll probably be hail/rain/snow/sun/wind all on the same day, so what would be your advice on what to wear.

I've booked into a hotel in Cambrai, and will be travelling around by car.

Thanks in advance.

Tom.

[micks]

Hi Tom

In 2011 I cycled to the south of France and the weather was beautiful.

In 2012 I cycled in northern France and it was predominately wet and cool.

In 2013 I cycled through Belguim to Paris and the weather was windy,wet and at times unbelievably cold.

Regarding clothing go with the layering system with a waterproof outer and boots.

A umberella always comes in handy

All the best

Micks

[Guest exuser1]

Hi Tom , have lived in Northern France 3 years now ,the first 2 springs were outstanding even broke out the shorts , but this year the weather was awful ,very cold and a fair bit of rain in fact a couple of weeks it was non stop .

My advice would be to wait nearer the time and check out Meteo which is reasonably good .

Hope that helps .

[nigelcave]

At least with a car you should be able to bring what you like; come prepared for almost anything and you will be fine! I hope you will stay a few days in the area - that way you will have a chance of a reasonable day. For an occasion like this you do not want to have the experience marred by bad weather.

[healdav]

It's very simple. Work on the principle that what the weather does in Britain today it will do in Nothern France/Belgium tomorrow.

Thus, cold in Britain means even colder in Northern France/Belgium. Hot in Britain means hotter in France/Belgium.

I have been using this system for 40 years now and it seldom fails.

[Frank_East]

Follow the French weather forecast website.....12 day forecast available on this link

http://europe.meteoconsult.co.uk/weather/france/europe/weather_forecast_france_europe_63_0.php

[Tom Lang]

Hi Tom

In 2011 I cycled to the south of France and the weather was beautiful.

In 2012 I cycled in northern France and it was predominately wet and cool.

In 2013 I cycled through Belguim to Paris and the weather was windy,wet and at times unbelievably cold.

Regarding clothing go with the layering system with a waterproof outer and boots.

A umberella always comes in handy

All the best

Micks

Thanks Micks.

At least with a car you should be able to bring what you like; come prepared for almost anything and you will be fine! I hope you will stay a few days in the area - that way you will have a chance of a reasonable day. For an occasion like this you do not want to have the experience marred by bad weather.

Hello Nigel,

I will be in the area for 2-3 days so your advice is well noted.

It's very simple. Work on the principle that what the weather does in Britain today it will do in Nothern France/Belgium tomorrow.

Thus, cold in Britain means even colder in Northern France/Belgium. Hot in Britain means hotter in France/Belgium.

I have been using this system for 40 years now and it seldom fails.

Thanks healdav.

40 years experience says enough.

Follow the French weather forecast website.....12 day forecast available on this link

http://europe.meteoc...europe_63_0.php

Just what I'm looking for Frank.

Thanks for the link.

[Staffsyeoman]

Yep, all I can say is... be prepared for all weathers. I have stood on Juno Beach in April in a blizzard...

[Guest]

YR.NO seems pretty reliable, so you can check just before you go.

For example Fricourt

Mike

[Tom Lang]

This is the joy of the GWF - good advice and I'm now able to build a list of links for weather forecasts of exactly the area where I'm going.

Thanks once again.

Tom.