Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 9°
nights 1 to 2°
- 12 rainy days · 70 mm
When is the best time to visit Burgundy?
- Jan6°not recommended
- Feb9°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul27°fair
- Aug27°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°recommended
- Nov10°fair
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Burgundy, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 1° | 72 mm | 13 d | |
| February | 9° | 2° | 56 mm | 10 d | |
| March | 12° | 4° | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 16° | 6° | 68 mm | 10 d | |
| May | 19° | 10° | 84 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 15° | 87 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| July | 27° | 17° | 50 mm | 9 d | |
| August | 27° | 16° | 51 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 22° | 13° | 62 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 95 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| November | 10° | 4° | 80 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 7° | 2° | 81 mm | 13 d |
The four seasons in Burgundy, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Hospices de Beaune) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights 4 to 10°
- 11 rainy days · 74 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 27°
nights 15 to 17°
- 10 rainy days · 63 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 22°
nights 4 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 79 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Burgundy, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h52 of daylight, in December 8h31, a difference of 7h21.
8h54Jan
10h13Feb
11h46Mar
13h32Apr
15h02May
15h52Jun
15h32Jul
14h13Aug
12h29Sep
10h46Oct
9h16Nov
8h31Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Hospices de Beaune" (47.02°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Burgundy, month by month
EventsSaint-Vincent TournanteJanuaryBeaune Baroque Opera FestivalJulyGrape harvestSeptemberHospices de Beaune wine auctionNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Burgundy, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- JanuarySaint-Vincent Tournante big crowds
In late January, a different village each year decorates its streets and opens tasting cellars in honour of the winegrowers' patron saint.
- JulyBeaune Baroque Opera Festival
In July, the courtyard of the Hospices and the Basilica of Notre-Dame host baroque ensembles over four consecutive weekends.
- SeptemberGrape harvest
In September, the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune fill with teams of pickers, and the estates suspend their visits.
- NovemberHospices de Beaune wine auction big crowds
On the third Sunday of November, the Hospices auction opens three days of banquets, the Trois Glorieuses.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended6°1° at night
- 72 mm · 13 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Not recommended9°2° at night
- 56 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°4° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°6° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°10° at night
- 84 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°15° at night
- 87 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair27°17° at night
- 50 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair27°16° at night
- 51 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 62 mm · 9 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended17°9° at night
- 95 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair10°4° at night
- 80 mm · 12 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Not recommended7°2° at night
- 81 mm · 13 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Cool: 9 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (56 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (87 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
July. 27 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
August. 27 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (81 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Burgundy?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 17 to 24 °C, with 11 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Hospices de Beaune).
Which month should you avoid in Burgundy?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 81 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Hospices de Beaune).
What is the hottest month in Burgundy?
July, with 27 °C on average in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hospices de Beaune).
What is the coldest month in Burgundy?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and 1 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Hospices de Beaune).
What is the driest month in Burgundy?
July: 50 mm over 9 days of rain, against 95 mm in October, the wettest month.
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