Franche-Comté Weather in October

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

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Besançon Belfort Dole Montbéliard

Are you planning a trip a to Franche-Comté, France in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Franche-Comté in October

Franche-Comté, France is a region in France. October in Franche-Comté generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Morteau to 18°C (64°F) in Dole. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Dole and 6°C (43°F) in Morteau.

To explore the conditions in Franche-Comté, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Champlitte-et-le-Prélot with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to high rainfall in Entre-Deux-Monts with 153 mm (6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Besançon gets approximately 144 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant 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 October

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

Temperature range in Franche-Comté (October)

Precipitation variation in Franche-Comté (October)

Besançon

In October Besançon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
144 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Besançon →

Belfort

In October Belfort generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
116 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Belfort →

Dole

In October Dole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
117 hours
68 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
poor
Climate in Dole →

Montbéliard

In October Montbéliard generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
116 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Montbéliard →

Ornans

In October Ornans generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
144 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ornans →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Franche-Comté, in France.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Besançon 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Belfort 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Dole 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Montbéliard 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Ornans 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Pontarlier 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

Franche-Comté weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Franche-Comté, France typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Besançon average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Besançon averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Franche-Comté, France sees substantial rainfall in October. Besançon typically averages about 109 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Franche-Comté, France with often unpleasant weather in Besançon.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Besançon. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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