Climate of Besançon, Doubs, France
Point-value climate at Besançon (Doubs, France). Population approximately 128,426.
Located in Doubs, France, Besançon has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 128,426. Monthly average temperatures range from 2°C / 35.6°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 78 mm / 3.1 in (March) to 109 mm / 4.3 in (May) — about 1138 mm / 44.8 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Besançon's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C35.6°F | 88 mm3.5″ | Snowy |
| February | 3.4°C38.1°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
| March | 6.7°C44.1°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| April | 9.5°C49.1°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| May | 13.9°C57°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 16.9°C62.4°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
| July | 19.4°C66.9°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 19.2°C66.6°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| September | 15.6°C60.1°F | 102 mm4″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 105 mm4.1″ | — |
| November | 5.6°C42.1°F | 106 mm4.2″ | — |
| December | 2.9°C37.2°F | 101 mm4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Besançon?
Besançon does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Besançon's warmest month is July at an average of 19.4°C / 66.9°F, and its driest month is March with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Besançon?
Besançon, in Doubs, France, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 2°C / 35.6°F in January to 19.4°C / 66.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1138 mm / 44.8 in, with the wettest month being May (109 mm / 4.3 in) and the driest March (78 mm / 3.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Besançon in July?
The average temperature in Besançon in July is 19.4°C / 66.9°F, with rainfall of about 85 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Besançon?
The driest month in Besançon is March, with about 78 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6.7°C / 44.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Besançon?
The wettest month in Besançon is May, with approximately 109 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall.