Besançon weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was clear and 5°C (42°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Besançon sits 305 m (1,001 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 0%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Besançon weather
Is it raining in Besançon right now?
No. It’s clear and 5° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Besançon this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–15° and lows of -1–5°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Besançon lately?
In the past 7 days, Besançon had 1 rainy day and 9.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Besançon?
For the coming week, bring a warm winter coat.
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