Weather in January in Franche-Comté
Considering a trip to Franche-Comté this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Franche-Comté in January?
Franche-Comté is a region in France. January in Franche-Comté generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Morez to 8°C in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Dole and -2°C in Morez. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 87 mm to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 159 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 63 hours of sunshine in Besançon. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Franche-Comté?
Besançon
In January Besançon 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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Belfort
In January Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dole
In January Dole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Montbéliard
In January Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ornans
In January Ornans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/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 January the best time to visit Franche-Comté?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Besançon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Franche-Comté.
On average, the best time to visit Franche-Comté is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Besançon. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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