Besançon weather in February (Franche-Comté, France)

Is February a good time to explore Besançon weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

February in Besançon generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Winter occurs in February. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 1°C.

Precipitation

Besançon in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Besançon. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Besançon climate page with graphs.

 

Besançon, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 92 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 32%  

Where to go in France in February

Find out more about the weather in France and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Besançon.

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