Besançon weather and climate in 2024
Day
20 °C
Night
9 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
115 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
15 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
Day
20 °C
Night
9 °C
Sea
0 °C
Precipitation
115 mm
in month
Rainy days
15 days
in month
Daylight
15 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
71 %
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Weather overview
Besançon (France) in general has a mild climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 5 °C (41 °F) in January to 26 °C (78 °F) in July. The driest month is September with just 11 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is May with 15 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 14 °C (58 °F), the lowest in January with -1 °C (30 °F).
January weather
The day temperature is on its minimum, with its value being 5 °C (41 °F) in Besançon, and the night temperature is on its minimum as well, with its value of -1 °C (30 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 88 mm (3.47 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum, with its value being 2 hours. The maximum of the humidity is observable, the value of this measure is 88 %.
February weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, the value of this measure is 12 days in Besançon, while the minimum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, with its value of 76 mm (3.01 in). The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 7 °C (44 °F), and the night temperature rise's start could be observed too, with its value of 0 °C (31 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value being 3 hours.
March weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 12 °C (53 °F) in Besançon, and the night temperature continues to rise as well, with its value of 2 °C (35 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed, with its value being 85 mm (3.33 in), and the number of rainy days rise's start could be observed as well, with its value being 14 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 4 hours. The wind speed reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 3.
April weather
The number of rainy days starts to descent, its value is 13 days in Besançon, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, with its value being 93 mm (3.67 in). The day temperature continues to rise, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 5 °C (40 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
May weather
The tourist season is about to start in Besançon. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 15 days, and the maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed too, with its value being 115 mm (4.54 in). The rise of the day temperature can be observed, and the night temperature continues to rise as well, its value is 9 °C (48 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 6 hours.
June weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Besançon. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 23 °C (73 °F), and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, with its value being 12 °C (53 °F). The rainfall amount starts to descent, with its value of 99 mm (3.89 in), and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed too, with its value being 14 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 8 hours.
July weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable this month in Besançon. The day temperature is on its maximum, with its value of 26 °C (78 °F), and the maximum of the night temperature is observable too in this month. The descent of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 12 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent too, with its value of 90 mm (3.54 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in this month.
August weather
There is pending tourist season in Besançon. The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value of 25 °C (77 °F), and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed too, its value is 14 °C (57 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, with its value being 7 hours.
September weather
The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 21 °C (69 °F) in Besançon, and the night temperature continues to descent as well, with its value of 11 °C (51 °F). The ongoing tourist season is noticeable. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, with its value of 11 days, while the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed in this month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 6 hours.
October weather
The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value of 13 days in Besançon, while the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed, the value of this measure is 111 mm (4.36 in). The day temperature continues to descent, its value is 16 °C (61 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, its value is 7 °C (45 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 4 hours.
November weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 9 °C (48 °F) in Besançon, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, its value is 3 °C (37 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, with its value being 3 hours.
December weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 6 °C (42 °F) in Besançon, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 0 °C (32 °F). The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value of 14 days. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, the value of this measure is 2 hours. The day length is on its minimum, with its value of 8 hours.
FAQs
How windy is Besançon in April?
In Besançon in April, there will be an average wind scale of 3. It is rather a milder or unnoticeable wind, therefore it will not bother you during your holiday.
Is May a good month to visit Besançon?
May is a good month to visit Besançon. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 20 °C (68 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. The temperature of 9 °C (48 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in June in Besançon?
There are 14 days, which are rainy in Besançon in June, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.2 days of the week, or in general - 45 % days.
Is it hot in Besançon in July?
In Besançon in July, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.
Is August part of the wet season in Besançon?
No, there is no wet season in Besançon in August - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
What is the temperature in Besançon during the day in September?
In Besançon in September, the average daily temperatures will be 21 °C (69 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
How many sunny hours can I expect in October in Besançon?
In October in Besançon, you can expect around 4 hours of sunshine.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.