Franche-Comté Weather in August

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Planning a getaway to Franche-Comté, France this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in August

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. August in Franche-Comté generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During August, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Morez to 28°C (82°F) in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Dole and 13°C (55°F) in Morez.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Franche-Comté, France, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dole with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Morez with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Besançon enjoys approximately 228 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Franche-Comté, France?

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (August)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (August)

Besançon

In August Besançon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
228 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In August Belfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
233 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In August Dole generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
237 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In August Montbéliard generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
233 hours
163 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

In August Ornans generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
228 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ornans →

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In our records: France August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in France reached 43°C (109°F) in Carcassonne on August 23, 2023.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Belfort 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Dole 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Montbéliard 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Ornans 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Pontarlier 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Franche-Comté weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Franche-Comté, France typically experiences perfect weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Besançon average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

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

In Besançon, the average daytime high in August is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

Not particularly. Besançon averages just 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Franche-Comté, France.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Franche-Comté, France with overall perfect weather in Besançon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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