Besancon in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Besancon in may 2025
The weather in Besancon in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 5.3cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
22%
17%
14%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
30%
19%
10%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
31%
16%
14%
Weather at 3am
49°F
29%
26%
24%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Besancon in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Besancon in may.
The climate of Besancon in may is good
The weather in may in Besancon is wet (with 7.6in of precipitation over 12 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.5in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is quite cool here the month of may, but it is livable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 65°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Besancon is 59°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Besancon in may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2019. You can hope to have about 16 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 52% of time.
Day length in Besancon in may is 15:06. Sunrise is at 05:00 and sets at 20:06.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Besancon in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2019) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 16 day(s) (52%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 5.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:06 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:06 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Besancon in may 2024:
50°F to 68°F
50°F to 56°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 59°F
45°F to 65°F
45°F to 68°F
49°F to 72°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 65°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 68°F
54°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 65°F
50°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Franche-Comté in may
Cities near Besancon:
| Nancray in may | good weather |
| Saint-Vit in may | good weather |
| Ornans in may | good weather |
| Valdahon in may | good weather |
| Baume-les-Dames in may | good weather |
| Gray in may | good weather |
| Vesoul in may | good weather |
| Pontarlier in may | tolerable weather |
| Morteau in may | tolerable weather |
| Oricourt in may | good weather |
| Pont-de-Roide in may | good weather |
| Jura in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Besancon in may:
Weather data for Besancon for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Besancon. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Besancon can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Besancon.