Franche-Comté Weather in May

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Considering a trip to Franche-Comté, France this May 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 May

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. May in Franche-Comté generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Morez at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in Dole at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Dole and 8°C (46°F) in Morez.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 185 mm (7.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Besançon enjoys about 218 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September22°C (72°F) October17°C (63°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Franche-Comté in May

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (May)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (May)

Besançon

In May Besançon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
218 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In May Belfort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
201 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In May Dole generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In May Montbéliard generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
178 hours
201 hours
229 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Ornans

In May Ornans generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
218 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Belfort 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Dole 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Montbéliard 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Ornans 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Pontarlier 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)

Franche-Comté weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Franche-Comté, France generally has pleasant weather conditions. Besançon sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

In Besançon, the average daytime high in May is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Yes, May tends to be a wetter month in Franche-Comté, France. Average rainfall in Besançon sits around 115 mm (4.5 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Besançon, May might be a good time to visit Franche-Comté, France. 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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