Besançon weather in March (Franche-Comté, France)

What is the weather forecast for Besançon in March? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In March, Besançon usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 13°C, cooling down at night to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Besançon in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 139 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in France in March

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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