Dijon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Dijon has a mild humid temperate climate with warm summers and no real dry season. The average low temperature of winter is -1°C (30°F), with an average high of 4°C (40°F).
Monthly Temperature in Dijon
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Dijon. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C (81°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C (45°F) during cooler months like January.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) in July to around 0°C (32°F) during January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Dijon
Dijon has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1000 mm (39 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Dijon has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, November, with 96 mm (3.8 in), and the driest month, March, with 71 mm (2.8 in), is minimal. For more details, please visit our Dijon Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Dijon
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Dijon. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.6 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Humidity in Dijon by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dijon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Dijon
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in June, July, August, September, October and November to 4 m/s (8 knots) in April. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Dijon 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Dijon
During the months of May, June, July, August and September, Dijon enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 27°C (81°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 75 mm (3 in) in August to 94 mm (3.7 in) in May. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers. Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
