Besançon weather
Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
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Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
Besançon weather by month
When is the best time to visit Besançon?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Besançon is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (37°F) in January to 23°C (73°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Besançon?
May is the wettest month, with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 81 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Besançon?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (37°F) and lows of -3°C (26°F).
Does Besançon have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 122 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months