October weather forecastBesançon, France

October

Weather in October

October in Besançon sees a distinct weather shift as the autumn fully sets in. It's a notably cooler month compared to September, a sign of the impending winter. October has the highest rainfall of the year, registering 116mm (4.57") on average along with increased humidity levels. Besançon's landscape succumbs to fall, with trees flaunting their colorful foliage. Even with cooler temperatures, sunny days offer a soothing warmth with 4.3 hours of average sunshine.

Temperature

Besançon in October undergoes a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from September's agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F) to a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F). Besançon experiences a consistent average temperature of 7.6°C (45.7°F) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Besançon is October, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Besançon, the average length of the day in October is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:15 CEST. On the last day of October, in Besançon, France, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:20 CET.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00; consequently, the time zone reverts from CET to CEST.

Sunshine

In Besançon, the average sunshine in October is 4.3h.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in October, in Besançon, is 16°C (60.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 7.6°C (45.7°F).

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

The month with the most rainfall in Besançon is October, when the rain falls for 12.5 days and typically aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

In Besançon, in October, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation.

In October, the average day length in Besançon is 10h and 52min.

On the first day of October in Besançon, France, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 19:15 CEST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 17:20 CET.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 03:00, Daylight Saving Time ends in Besançon, France, and the time zone changes from CEST to CET. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 02:00.

In Besançon, France, the average sunshine duration in October is 4.3h.
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Average temperature in October
Besançon, France

  • Average high temperature in October: 16°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 October: 7.6°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).

Average humidity in October
Besançon, France

  • Average humidity in October: 87%

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

Average rainfall in October
Besançon, France

  • Average rainfall in October: 115.7mm

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

Average rainfall days in October
Besançon, France

  • Average rainfall days in October: 12.5 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).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 54min

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 October: 4h and 18min

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).