When is the best time to go to Dole

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dole, 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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Dole weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dole 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

Dole January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 74mm 2hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Dole during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Dole and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dole with around 74mm 2.9 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dole February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 66mm 3.4hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Dole 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 Dole with around 66mm 2.6 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 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dole March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 65mm 4.8hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Dole 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 Dole with around 65mm 2.6 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 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dole April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 68mm 6.3hrs 14.6hrs

Dole's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry 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 Dole.

April is in the spring in Dole 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 Dole with around 68mm 2.7 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Dole May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 89mm 7hrs 16.2hrs

May is a a little damp month in Dole 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 Dole.

May is in the spring in Dole 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 Dole with around 89mm 3.5 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dole June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 84mm 8.5hrs 10.1hrs

Mild and a little damp weather often prevails in Dole during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Dole 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 Dole with around 84mm 3.3 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Dole July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 63mm 9.4hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Dole 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 Dole with around 63mm 2.5 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Dole August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 77mm 8.2hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Dole and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dole with around 77mm 3 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dole weather in August »

September

Dole September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 81mm 7.1hrs 14.6hrs

Dole's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Dole and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dole with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dole weather in September »

October

Dole October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 73mm 4.5hrs 16.2hrs

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

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 Dole.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dole and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dole with around 73mm 2.9 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Dole weather in October »

November

Dole November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 81mm 2.6hrs 10.1hrs

The climate in Dole during November can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Dole 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 Dole with around 81mm 3.2 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 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dole weather in November »

December

Dole December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 79mm 2hrs 11.4hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Dole 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 Dole 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 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Dole weather stats

Dole weather statistics
Hottest month: July 25.1°C 77.2°F
Driest month: July 63mm 2.5ins
Sunniest month: July 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 4.4°C 39.9°F
Wettest month: May 89mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 21.4°C 70.5°F
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