Besançon in January
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
14Rainy days (108 mm)
8:41 hDaylight
08:25Sunrise · 17:06 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Besançon in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Besançon?
The best months are August, July, June, September.