When to visit
Besançon?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Besançon
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France

The best weather in Besançon is from July, August, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are May, June, September.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
76

Excellent climate

🌦Humid

Temperature
14–24°C
Nuits fraîches
Feels like
14–24°C
Confortable
Precipitation
112mm
Pluie modérée · 13 days
Sunshine
11.9h
Partiellement nuageux
Humidity (%)
71%
Confortable
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
44
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun44JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score8173153727680827962209
ClimateColdColdColdColdCool & rainyHumidPleasantPleasantMildCool & rainyColdCold
Temperature0–6°C1–9°C3–12°C6–15°C10–19°C14–24°C16–26°C16–26°C12–21°C9–17°C4–10°C2–7°C
Feels like-4–2°C-2–5°C0–9°C3–13°C8–18°C14–24°C16–27°C16–26°C11–21°C7–15°C1–8°C-2–4°C
Precipitation130mm
20 days
89mm
15 days
106mm
16 days
88mm
14 days
128mm
16 days
112mm
13 days
80mm
10 days
72mm
9 days
85mm
11 days
104mm
12 days
115mm
16 days
117mm
17 days
Sunshine3.3h
☀︎ 37%
5.6h
☀︎ 54%
7.6h
☀︎ 64%
9.5h
☀︎ 70%
10.5h
☀︎ 70%
11.9h
☀︎ 75%
12.5h
☀︎ 81%
11.0h
☀︎ 78%
9.5h
☀︎ 76%
6.8h
☀︎ 63%
4.5h
☀︎ 48%
3.4h
☀︎ 40%
WindS · 19 km/hS · 19 km/hS · 18 km/hSE · 17 km/hSO · 16 km/hSO · 15 km/hO · 15 km/hSO · 14 km/hS · 15 km/hS · 16 km/hS · 17 km/hS · 18 km/h
Humidity (%)83%76%73%69%73%71%64%67%71%78%83%84%
Day length9.0h10.3h11.9h13.6h15.1h15.9h15.5h14.2h12.6h10.9h9.3h8.5h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Besançon?

The best weather in Besançon is from August, July, September, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are September, June, May (10–26 °C).

What is the weather like in Besançon?

Besançon has a climate with an overall score of 4.9/10. Annual temperatures range from 0 °C to 26 °C.

What is the hottest month in Besançon?

The hottest month in Besançon is July, with average highs of 26 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Besançon?

The rainiest month in Besançon is January, with an average of 130 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Besançon?

Peak season in Besançon is July, August. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Besançon?

Shoulder season in Besançon falls in May, June, September. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.