Franche-Comté Weather in January

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Thinking about venturing to Franche-Comté, France this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in January

Franche-Comté, France 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 (39°F) in Morez to 8°C (46°F) in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Dole and -2°C (28°F) 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.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during January. Besançon receives roughly 63 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in January

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (January)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (January)

Besançon

In January Besançon 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
63 hours
92 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In January Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
77 hours
97 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
54 hours
62 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In January Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
77 hours
97 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
63 hours
92 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 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 January extremes

Notable January 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 coldest January daytime high in France was -14°C (7°F) in Colmar on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Belfort 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Dole 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Montbéliard 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Ornans 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Pontarlier 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Franche-Comté weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Franche-Comté, France brings poor weather. In Besançon, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Average temperatures in Franche-Comté, France during January range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Besançon.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Franche-Comté, France. Average rainfall in Besançon sits around 112 mm (4.4 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Besançon, January may not be the ideal time to visit Franche-Comté, France.

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