When is the best time to go to Dijon

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dijon, 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.

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Dijon weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dijon 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

Dijon January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 67mm 1.9hrs 10.1hrs

January in Dijon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dijon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Dijon and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Dijon with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in January »

February

Dijon February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 59mm 3.5hrs 11.4hrs

February in Dijon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dijon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Dijon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dijon with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in February »

March

Dijon March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 56mm 4.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Dijon is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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 Dijon.

March is in the spring in Dijon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dijon with around 56mm 2.2 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in March »

April

Dijon April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 56mm 6.4hrs 14.6hrs

Dijon's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Dijon.

April is in the spring in Dijon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dijon with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in April »

May

Dijon May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 79mm 7.1hrs 16.2hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Dijon and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dijon.

May is in the spring in Dijon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dijon with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in May »

June

Dijon June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 78mm 8.5hrs 10.1hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dijon during the month of June

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dijon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Dijon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dijon with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in June »

July

Dijon July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 56mm 9.3hrs 11.4hrs

July in Dijon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dijon, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Dijon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in July »

August

Dijon August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 73mm 8.1hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Dijon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dijon, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Dijon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in August »

September

Dijon September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 75mm 7hrs 14.6hrs

Dijon's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dijon, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dijon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in September »

October

Dijon October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 66mm 4.3hrs 16.2hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Dijon and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dijon.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dijon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in October »

November

Dijon November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 71mm 2.6hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Dijon during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dijon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dijon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 71mm 2.8 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in November »

December

Dijon December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 71mm 2hrs 11.4hrs

December in Dijon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dijon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Dijon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dijon with around 71mm 2.8 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dijon weather in December »

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Dijon weather stats

Dijon weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
Driest month: March 56mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: July 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 4.2°C 39.6°F
Wettest month: May 79mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 21.4°C 70.5°F
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