Best Time to Visit Besançon: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Besançon: August, July, June, September.
- Best months for Besançon: August, July, June, September.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: September. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: December, May, January.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 4.3).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C | 0°C | 108 mm | 14 | – | – | 4.4 |
| February | 7°C | 1°C | 96 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 12°C | 3°C | 95 mm | 13 | – | – | 5.6 |
| April | 16°C | 6°C | 88 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 110 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 85 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 26°C | 15°C | 76 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| August | 25°C | 15°C | 78 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 21°C | 11°C | 93 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 105 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 114 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.1 |
| December | 6°C | 1°C | 124 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Besançon?
The best months are August, July, June, September.
When is the rainy season in Besançon?
The wettest months are December, May, January.