Bessans weather in February (Rhône-Alps, France)

What kind of weather does February bring to Bessans? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Bessans typically brings very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of February. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -11°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Bessans in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Expect around 15 days of snow based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 120 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Bessans, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 120 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Turin, Italy (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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?

Visitors traveling to Bessans should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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