When to go to Dijon?
The palace of the Dukes of Burgundy anchors the centre, and the Philippe le Bon tower gives the view out over the tiled roofs. In the covered market, built on Gustave Eiffel's ironwork, gingerbread and mustard scent the aisles. Touch the worn stone owl on the flank of Notre-Dame for luck, then follow the owl trail through the cobbled streets.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Dijon, aim for May to September.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Dijon
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7 | 49 | 3 | 46 |
| February | 5.9 | 45 | 5 | 54 |
| March | 8.0 | 69 | 8 | 59 |
| April | 8.6 | 70 | 10 | 60 |
| May | 11.4 | 69 | 15 | 73 |
| June | 12.0 | 95 | 19 | 76 |
| July | 12.8 | 54 | 21 | 81 |
| August | 11.8 | 43 | 21 | 81 |
| September | 9.7 | 66 | 17 | 70 |
| October | 7.0 | 118 | 14 | 54 |
| November | 4.5 | 89 | 7 | 45 |
| December | 3.3 | 64 | 4 | 43 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Dijon, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is August (about 43 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 21°C). Over the year, an average of 831 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Dijon?
- Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy
- Notre-Dame de Dijon (lucky owl)
- Les Halles market (Gustave Eiffel)
- Philippe le Bon tower (panorama)
Practical info
- Country: France (Côte-d'Or)
- Station: Dijon Ville
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