Franche-Comté Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Franche-Comté, France in April.

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Planning a journey to Franche-Comté, France this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in April

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. April in Franche-Comté generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Morez to 18°C (64°F) in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Dole and 4°C (39°F) in Morez.

To explore the conditions in Franche-Comté, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 79 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 152 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Besançon typically sees 177 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Franche-Comté by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Franche-Comté — and find the best time to visit. (based on Besançon)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Franche-Comté.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Franche-Comté

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Franche-Comté, France?

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (April)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (April)

Besançon

In April Besançon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
177 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In April Belfort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
178 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In April Dole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
195 hours
219 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In April Montbéliard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
178 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Ornans

In April Ornans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
177 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Franche-Comté in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Belfort 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Dole 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Montbéliard 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Ornans 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Pontarlier 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

Franche-Comté weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Franche-Comté, France in April?

In April, Franche-Comté, France generally has tolerable weather conditions. Besançon sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Franche-Comté, France in April?

Besançon averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Franche-Comté, France get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Besançon averages just 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Franche-Comté, France.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Franche-Comté, France?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Besançon, April might be a good time to visit Franche-Comté, France. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Franche-Comté, France is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Besançon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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