Besançon weather in October (Franche-Comté, France)

How is October weather typically in Besançon? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Besançon usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Besançon in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 144 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Besançon, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 144 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in France in October

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?

For visitors traveling to Besançon, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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