Besancon Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Besancon Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


38°C
Highest Temp
27 Jun. 26

-10°C
Lowest Temp
7 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust33.93°C

Coldest MonthJanuary-1.02°C

Wettest MonthFebruary3.91mm

Windiest MonthFebruary17.92km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Besancon historically?

August is historically Besancon's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 25°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 38°C on 2026-06-27.

2. What is the coldest month in Besancon historically?

January is Besancon's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 0°C. The all-time record low of -16°C was recorded on 2012-02-05.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Besancon over the past 17 years?

Besancon's average annual rainfall is approximately 1196.7mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Besancon experience on average per year?

Besancon historically records approximately 206.05 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 19.06 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Besancon?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Besancon is 38°C on 2026-06-27.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Besancon?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Besancon is -16°C on 2012-02-05.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Besancon historically?

Besancon experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 54 kph was recorded on 2011-12-16.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Besancon during a year?

Usually, Besancon's humidity peaks in December at around 87.08% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 74.2%.