May weather forecast
Besançon, France

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Weather in May

The transition into summer starts in May with a noticeable rise in temperatures. The weather experiences a significant soothing shift compared to April. It should be noted that May is the month with the highest rainfall of 115mm (4.53") in the year, contributing to the city's lush greenery. Nearly constant humidity contributes to a feeling of warmth, with bright sunny days on the rise. City dwellers can enjoy more outdoor activities, thanks to 15.1 hours of daylight.

Temperature

Besançon's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F) in April to a comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F). In Besançon, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Besançon is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 115mm (4.53") of precipitation is accumulated. In Besançon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:23 CEST.

Sunshine

In Besançon, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Besançon?

The high-temperature, in May, in Besançon, is 19.5°C (67.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 9.3°C (48.7°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Besançon?

In May, the average relative humidity in Besançon is 77%.

How much does it rain in Besançon in May?

In May, in Besançon, France, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 115mm (4.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Besançon?

The average day length in May is 15h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Besançon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 20:47. On the last day of the month, in Besançon, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 21:23 CEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Besançon?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.
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Average temperature in May
Besançon, France

Average temperature in May - Besançon, France
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.5°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 May: 9.3°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 May
Besançon, France

Average humidity in May - Besançon, France
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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 May
Besançon, France

Average rainfall in May - Besançon, France
  • Average rainfall in May: 114.8mm

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 May
Besançon, France

Average rainfall days in May - Besançon, France
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 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 May /
Average sunshine in May
Besançon, France

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Besançon, France
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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 May: 6h and 4min

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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