Besançon weather in January (Franche-Comté, France)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Besançon during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Besançon generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C. Expect chilly temperatures this month, as it is typically the coldest of the year. Pack accordingly with warm clothes.

Precipitation

Besançon in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 63 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January 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 January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 63 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 23%  

Where to go in France in January

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?

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