When to go Lozère ?
Lozere is one of these departments that can be practiced in any season. Mende, a prefecture on a human scale, offers a gentle way of life and cultural events throughout the year. Elsewhere in the department, the landscapes and reliefs are conducive to the discovery and practice of outdoor activities, summer and winter: skiing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking... While musical and sporting events offer entertainment month after month.
Two climatic influences for Lozère: oceanic in the north, from Aubrac to Margeride, Mediterranean influences mainly in the south (Cévennes and causses). The omnipresent relief results from the contrasts. In August, the highlands record from 8°C in the morning to an average of 20°C in the afternoon. The valleys (Cévennes, Lot, Tarn) have minimums of around 13°C and maximums in August of around 25°C on average. Rainfall also varies according to altitude and orientation.
