Dijon Holiday Weather Overview
Dijon is a city that can be found the east of France and is the capital city of the Cote-d’Or departement of France and also the capital of the Burgundy region of France. Dijon can be found on the road that links Paris and Lyon.
Dijon is not only famous for the variety of mustard that bears the same name, but also as one of the centres for art, wealth, learning, science and culture from as early as the 11th Century.
Best food and places to eat in Dijon
Dijon has a wide variety of different restaurants to choose from that offer a great selection of different French cuisines from restaurants such as the Chapeau Rouge Restaurant William Frachot, La Chouette, Le Bouchon du Palais, La Maison des Cariatides, Dr Wine, Au Buffon Chez Eddy, Au Pourquoi Pas and Chez Leon.
If you want something other than French cuisine when visiting Dijon then there are restaurants such In Teglia, Le Coin Cache, Stephane Derbord, Le Shanti and Tout a la Plancha.
Top hotels in Dijon
There lots of hotels to choose from in Dijon that are designed to fit a wide range of prices ranges that include the Abbaye de la Bussiere, , the Hotel la Bonbonniere, the Mercue Dijon Centre Clemenceau, the Hotel Du Palais, the Kyriad Prestige Dijon Nord Valmy, the Kyriad Presitge Dijon Centre and the Hotel Victor Hugo.
For smaller motels, hotels, bed and breakfasts and hostels in Dijon there are places such as La Cour Berbisey, Le Petit Tertre, the Residence Le Pre aux Clercs, the Appartements a Part, the B&B of the Marcs d’Or and Luxury Flats.
Things to do and see in Dijon
There are plenty of beautiful buildings, historical landmarks, museums and cultural attractions to visit in Dijon that include the Owl’s Trail, the Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, the Rue des Forges, Notre Dame, the Tour Philippe Le Bon, the Cathedrale Saint-Benigne, the Musee de la Vie Bourguignonne and the Ducal Palace.
For those who would rather visit places of natural beauty and other attractions there are places like the Jardin de I’Argquebuse, Aqua-City, Golf de la Chassagne and Golf Jacques Laffite.
When is the best month to visit Dijon?
July is the best time to visit Dijon as it has the highest temperatures on average and the lowest volume of rainfall. Relative humidity is also at its lowest during July and the temperature lows at night of 14 degrees Celsius are much more comfortable than those in the winter.
Climate in Dijon
Dijon has a marine climate that has a mild climate, warm summers and experiences rainfall all year round. Dijon has four distinct seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Winter in Dijon
Winter starts in December and ends in February and sees an average high of 5 degrees Celsius and an average low of -1 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is at its heaviest during the winter months and can experience mid-latitude cyclones as well.
Summer in Dijon
Summer comes to Dijon in June and ends in August. July and August see the highest temperatures of the year with an average high of 25 degrees Celsius, but they also experience some of the lowest rainfall coming to Dijon during July.
Spring in Dijon
Spring starts in March and ends in May and sees some of the lowest rainfall in Dijon during March and April, however May is the wettest month on average with around 85mm of rainfall. Temperatures are still fairly cool in March with an average temperature high of around 12 degrees Celsius rising to 20 degrees Celsius in May.
Autumn in Dijon
Autumn in Dijon sees temperatures drop sharply from 21 degrees Celsius in September to 9 degrees Celsius in November.
What to pack and wear in Dijon?
As it rains all year round it is advisable to have at least an umbrella with you when you are visiting Dijon. During the winter months due to the cold weather you will need to take thicker clothing, though during the summer months and late in spring/early autumn light clothing will be more than sufficient.
Best months to visit Dijon?
July and August are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Dijon. The weather averages gathered from Dijon weather forecast and Dijon weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 25°c and average of 222 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Dijon?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 0°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Dijon?
December and November receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 117.50mm.
Travelling to Dijon? Check out our Weather averages of Dijon to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Dijon section.