Best Time to Visit Besancon
Best time: Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
Jul is warmest (24.9°C high); May is rainiest (109 mm).
Besancon weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 | -0.8 | 88 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 6.9 | -0.1 | 86 | 3 |
| Mar | 11.1 | 2.4 | 78 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 14.4 | 4.5 | 94 | 6.9 |
| May | 19.2 | 8.7 | 109 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 22.2 | 11.7 | 104 | 9.3 |
| Jul | 24.9 | 13.9 | 85 | 9.5 |
| Aug | 24.8 | 13.5 | 80 | 8.2 |
| Sep | 20.7 | 10.5 | 102 | 6 |
| Oct | 15.2 | 6.8 | 105 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 8.9 | 2.3 | 106 | 2 |
| Dec | 5.7 | 0.2 | 101 | 1.4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulAugJunSep
Beaches: JulAug
Hiking: JulAugJunMay
Sightseeing: JulAugJunMay
Besancon quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Besancon?
Jul, Aug, Jun, Sep.
What is the rainiest month?
May, about 109 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 24.9°C.
Where to stay
See Besancon hotels · Book Besancon tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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