Franche-Comté Weather in December

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Considering a trip to Franche-Comté, France this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in December

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. December in Franche-Comté generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Morez to 8°C (46°F) in Chaussin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Chaussin and -1°C (30°F) in Morez.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 101 mm (4 in) to heavy rainfall in Morez with 186 mm (7.3 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Besançon receives around 65 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

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Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in December

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (December)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (December)

Besançon

In December Besançon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
65 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In December Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In December Dole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
54 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In December Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

In December Ornans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
65 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ornans →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Franche-Comté, in France.

In our records: France December extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in France dropped to -25°C (-13°F) in Val Thorens on December 29, 2014.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Belfort 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Dole 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Montbéliard 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Ornans 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Pontarlier 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 153 mm (6 in)

Franche-Comté weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Franche-Comté, France brings poor weather. In Besançon, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Besançon averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Franche-Comté, France sees substantial rainfall in December. Besançon typically averages about 129 mm (5.1 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Franche-Comté, France with often poor weather in Besançon.

On average, the best time to visit Franche-Comté, France 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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