Besançon Weather Year-Round — Best Time to Visit
Besançon, France has mild weather year-round. The best time to visit is August (score: 84/100). Annual average high: 15.3°C, total rainfall: 1163mm.
When is the best time to visit Besançon?
84
August is the best month to visit Besançon with a travel score of 84/100 (Excellent).
Expect highs of 24.6°C, 11 rain days, and 11.2 hours of daily sunshine.
View August weather details →Travel Score by Month
41
Jan
49
Feb
57
Mar
67
Apr
70
May
79
Jun
83
Jul
84
Aug
75
Sep
64
Oct
48
Nov
39
Dec
Excellent (80+)
Good (60-79)
Mixed (40-59)
Poor (<40)
What are the average temperatures in Besançon each month?
15.3°C
Avg High
7.4°C
Avg Low
1163mm
Annual Rain
How much rain does Besançon get?
Besançon receives 1163mm of rain annually. The wettest month is typically December with 118mm, while August is the driest.
What is the weather like each month in Besançon?
January
41
6°C
Low: 0°C
14 rain days
Mixed
February
49
8°C
Low: 1°C
12 rain days
Mixed
March
57
11°C
Low: 3°C
13 rain days
Mixed
April
67
15°C
Low: 6°C
12 rain days
Good
May
70
19°C
Low: 10°C
14 rain days
Good
June
79
23°C
Low: 14°C
12 rain days
Good
July
83
25°C
Low: 15°C
12 rain days
Excellent
August
Best time to visit84
25°C
Low: 15°C
11 rain days
Excellent
September
75
20°C
Low: 12°C
11 rain days
Good
October
64
16°C
Low: 9°C
12 rain days
Good
November
48
10°C
Low: 4°C
13 rain days
Mixed
December
39
7°C
Low: 1°C
15 rain days
Poor
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