Arbois Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Arbois, Franche-Comté, France, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with July peaking at 26°C (79°F) and January dropping to 7°C (45°F).

With around 1389 mm (55 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Arbois has a notably wet climate. The wettest month is December. The sunniest month is July, with 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.

Monthly Temperature in Arbois

Visitors to Arbois can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C (45°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to 0°C (32°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Arbois

Arbois is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1389 mm (55 in). Despite minor fluctuations, Arbois enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In December, you can expect around 141 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation, while in July, Arbois receives about 93 mm (3.7 in). For more details, please visit our Arbois 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 Arbois

Arbois can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 2.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Besançon, France (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Besançon, France (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily percentage of sunshine

Data from: Besançon, France (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Arbois 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Arbois

During May, June, July, August and September, Arbois experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (69°F) and 26°C (80°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.

The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 93 mm (3.7 in) and 127 mm (5 in).

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