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Normal weather for Besançon in January

It's cold in January in Besançon with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 3°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -4°C and 3°C.

In January, there is an average of 98 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Besançon in January

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Temperature Average Temperature
5°C 5°C
Sun High Temp
7°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
3°C 1°C
Rain Total Precipitation
98 mm 97 mm
Rain Rainy Days
13 days 12 days
Snow Total Snowfall
12 cm 16 cm
Snow Snowy Days
7 days 8 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Besançon with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 1°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days in the early part of the month.

With the temperature difference between day and night, it’s smart to wear layers. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 5°C, with nights around -1°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Besançon is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Temperature records for Besançon in January

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Daily Temperature in January in Besançon

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in January for Besançon, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in January in Besançon

Daily Precipitation in January in Besançon

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Besançon, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Besançon.

Daily Precipitation in January in Besançon

Daily Snowfall in January in Besançon

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Besançon, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.

Daily Snowfall in January in Besançon

Daily UV Index in January in Besançon

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Besançon, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in January in Besançon

Temperature in January in Besançon Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in January in Besançon, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in January in Besançon Over the Years

Total Precipitation in January in Besançon Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Besançon, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in January in Besançon Over the Years

Snowfall in January in Besançon per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Besançon, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in January in Besançon over the past years

Daily Climate in January for Besançon

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Besançon. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Besançon by Month

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