January weather forecast
Besançon, France

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Weather in January

January is the middle of winter in Besançon, France, characterized by a chill in the air and frequent precipitation. Temperatures generally range between -0.7°C (30.7°F) at night and 5.2°C (41.4°F) during the day. This month has the highest relative humidity, reading 87%, translating to misty, foggy mornings. Besançon's residents will want to keep their umbrellas close, as it is one of the top three rainiest months of the year. Though, on brighter days, one can expect around 2.4 hours of sunshine.

Temperature

Besançon experiences its lowest temperatures in January, with an average peak of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and a low of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

Humidity

In Besançon, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

Rainfall

In Besançon, in January, during 13 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Besançon, France, there are 141.2 rainfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Besançon, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:35 CET.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Besançon is 2.4h.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Besançon?

Besançon's January weather, with an average high temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and an average low temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

How cold is it in Besançon in January?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 5.2°C (41.4°F) and a low-temperature of -0.7°C (30.7°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Besançon?

In Besançon, France, the average relative humidity in January is 87%.

How many days does it rain in January in Besançon?

In Besançon, France, during January, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Besançon have in January?

The average day length in January in Besançon, France, is 8h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Besançon?

On the first day of January in Besançon, France, sunrise is at 08:22 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:35 CET.

How many hours of sunshine does Besançon have in January?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Besançon, France, is 2.4h.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in January
Besançon, France

Average temperature in January - Besançon, France
  • Average high temperature in January: 5.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (25.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.7°C).

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Average humidity in January
Besançon, France

Average humidity in January - Besançon, France
  • Average humidity in January: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Besançon, France

Average rainfall in January - Besançon, France
  • Average rainfall in January: 86.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (115.7mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (79.7mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Besançon, France

Average rainfall days in January - Besançon, France
  • Average rainfall days in January: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and December (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.8 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Besançon, France

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Besançon, France
  • Average daylight in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).

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Besançon, France

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