Franche-Comté Weather in November

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Thinking about venturing to Franche-Comté, France this November 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 November

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. November in Franche-Comté generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 8°C (46°F) in Villers-le-Lac to 12°C (54°F) in Chaussin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Chaussin and 2°C (36°F) in Villers-le-Lac.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 165 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during November. Besançon experiences about 72 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) 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 November

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (November)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (November)

Besançon

In November Besançon generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
72 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In November Belfort generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
65 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In November Dole generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
68 hours
54 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In November Montbéliard generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
116 hours
65 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

In November Ornans generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
72 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ornans →

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In our records: France November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in France brought 268 mm (11 in) in Carcassonne on November 30, 1993.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Belfort 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Dole 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Montbéliard 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Ornans 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Pontarlier 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Franche-Comté weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Franche-Comté, France generally has poor weather conditions. Besançon sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Besançon peak at roughly 11°C (52°F) in November, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

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

Besançon typically receives notable rainfall in November, about 119 mm (4.7 in) on average across Franche-Comté, France.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Besançon, November 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. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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