When is the best time to go to Besançon
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Besançon, France. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Besançon
Besançon weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Besançon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 89mm | 2.2hrs | 10.1hrs |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Besançon during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Besançon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Besançon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Besançon with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 79mm | 3.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
February in Besançon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Besançon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Besançon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Besançon with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Besançon weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 81mm | 4.5hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Besançon is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Besançon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Besançon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Besançon with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 86mm | 6hrs | 14.6hrs |
Besançon's weather in April is typically cool and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Besançon.
April is in the spring in Besançon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Besançon with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 105mm | 6.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
May is a damp month in Besançon and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Besançon.
May is in the spring in Besançon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Besançon with around 105mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 100mm | 8.2hrs | 10.1hrs |
Besançon's weather in June is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Besançon, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Besançon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Besançon with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 80mm | 9.1hrs | 11.4hrs |
July in Besançon is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Besançon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Besançon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 90mm | 8.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Besançon is characteristically mild and a little damp.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Besançon, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Besançon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 91mm | 6.9hrs | 14.6hrs |
Besançon's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Besançon, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Besançon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Besançon weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 81mm | 4.8hrs | 16.2hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Besançon and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Besançon.
October is in the fall / autumn in Besançon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 102mm | 2.9hrs | 10.1hrs |
November is a damp month in Besançon and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Besançon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Besançon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Besançon weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 95mm | 2.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
December in Besançon is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Besançon for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Besançon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Besançon with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Besançon weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 79mm 3.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.6°C 38.5°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 105mm 4.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
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