Bessans Temperature by Month
Bessans in Rhône-Alps, France sees significant seasonal temperature differences, with daytime highs between -4°C (25°F) in January and 17°C (63°F) in July, averaging 6°C (43°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Bessans Monthly Temperatures
With significant temperature fluctuations, Bessans enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Nighttime lows range from 7°C (45°F) in July to -12°C (10°F) in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Bessans by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. July, the city's warmest month, averages 260 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Bessans vs France
The map below shows the annual temperature across France. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Bessans vs World: Temperature Compared
Bessans's average annual maximum temperature is 6°C (43°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Seville, Spain averages 23°C (73°F) a year — one of the warmer cities in Western Europe, with long hot summers.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Osaka, Japan averages 22°C (72°F) annually, with hot humid summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn seasons.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Bessans?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In the cooler months, when temperatures drop below 10°C, high humidity makes the cold feel more cutting than it would in dry conditions.
In Bessans, January is the coolest month, with average highs of -4°C (25°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Bessans's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Bessans climate page.
