Franche-Comté weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Franche-Comté in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Franche-Comté in May?
Franche-Comté is a region in France. May in Franche-Comté generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Morez at 18°C to pleasant in Dole at 22°C. At night it cools down to 10°C in Dole and 8°C in Morez.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 92 mm to heavy rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 185 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 218 hours of sunshine in Besançon. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at May'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 May for the 5 most popular destinations in Franche-Comté?
Besançon
In May Besançon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Belfort
In May Belfort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dole
In May Dole generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Montbéliard
In May Montbéliard generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ornans
In May Ornans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 May the best time to visit Franche-Comté?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Besançon, May might be a good time to visit Franche-Comté. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Besançon. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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