Climate - Dijon (France)

The climate of Dijon is moderately continental, with cold winters and warm summers.
The city is located in central-eastern France, in Burgundy (now Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region), at an altitude ranging between 220 and 350 meters (720 and 1,150 feet).
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 760 millimeters (29.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest month (February) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter is cold and gray. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, and other colder periods, when the temperature drops below freezing.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -22 °C (-7.6 °F) and was set in February 1929.
In summer, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
At times, hot periods can occur, generally of short duration, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 32 °C (90 °F). The highest record is 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) and was set in July 2019.



On average, there are around 1,850 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Dijon runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Dijon - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Dijon is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.7 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.2 °C (31.6 °F) and a maximum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -12.7 °C (9.1 °F) in January 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) in January 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Dijon is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.8 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (20 °F). However, it dropped to -13.6 °C (7.5 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 21.1 °C (70 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 33% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Dijon is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.6 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.6 °C (11.1 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) in March 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Dijon is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.7 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.2 °C (61.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, it dropped to -3.8 °C (25.2 °F) in April 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in April 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In May, the weather in Dijon is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9.2 °C (48.6 °F) and a maximum of 20 °C (68 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to 0.4 °C (32.7 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 30.4 °C (86.7 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Dijon is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.8 °C (55 °F) and a maximum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in June 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Dijon is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.8 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 39.5 °C (103.1 °F) in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In August, the weather in Dijon is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.4 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.3 °F) and a maximum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) in August 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 39.3 °C (102.7 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In September, the weather in Dijon is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11 °C (51.8 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 64 mm (2.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In October, the weather in Dijon is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -4.9 °C (23.2 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74 °F). However, it reached 27.1 °C (80.8 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Dijon is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.5 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.2 °C (15.4 °F) in November 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 24% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Dijon is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.4 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) and a maximum of 6.2 °C (43.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C (18.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18.7 °C (-1.7 °F) in December 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 16.3 °C (61.3 °F) in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).