Weather in December in Franche-Comté
Thinking about venturing to Franche-Comté this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Franche-Comté in December?
Franche-Comté is a region in France. December in Franche-Comté generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Morez to 8°C in Chaussin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Chaussin and -1°C in Morez.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 101 mm to heavy rainfall in Morez with 186 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Besançon.Average sunshine
Besançon experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at December's conditions in Franche-Comté, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Franche-Comté's yearly weather, check out our Franche-Comté climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Franche-Comté?
Besançon
In December Besançon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Belfort
In December Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dole
In December Dole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montbéliard
In December Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ornans
In December Ornans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Franche-Comté, in France.
Is December the best time to visit Franche-Comté?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Franche-Comté with often poor weather in Besançon.
On average, the best time to visit Franche-Comté is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Besançon. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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