Bourg-en-Bresse Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Bourg-en-Bresse is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Bourg-en-Bresse, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Bourg-en-Bresse experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1121 mm of precipitation annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. November brings wetter days averaging 121 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, July experiences a drier climate, with about 68 mm of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Bourg-en-Bresse. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Bourg-en-Bresse.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 86%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Bourg-en-Bresse in France
During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 68 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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