Franche-Comté Weather in February

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Planning a getaway to Franche-Comté, France this February 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 February

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Morez to 9°C (48°F) in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Dole and -2°C (28°F) in Morez.

For a closer look at conditions across Franche-Comté, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 81 mm (3.2 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 151 mm (5.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during February. Besançon experiences about 92 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Franche-Comté →

Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in February

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (February)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (February)

Besançon

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
92 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In February Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
97 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In February Dole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
97 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In February Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
97 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

In February Ornans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
63 hours
92 hours
139 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ornans →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Belfort 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Dole 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Montbéliard 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Ornans 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Pontarlier 6°C (43°F) -2°C (28°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

Franche-Comté weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Franche-Comté, France in February. The popular destination of Besançon averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Besançon, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

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

Besançon typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 109 mm (4.3 in) on average across Franche-Comté, France.

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

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Franche-Comté, France due to the typically 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. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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