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Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s some information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 65°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 39°F. Average annual precipitation for Besancon is 48 inches.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate these things around Besancon. Get out into nature with places like Parc Micaud, Besançon Loop Trail, and Fortifications of Vauban. Cultural attractions include Micropolis Conference Center, Museum of Fine Arts and Archaeology of Besancon, and Musee des Beaux-Arts. Visit landmarks like Besancon Citadel, Palais Granvelle, and House of Victor Hugo.

Keep this information about transit options in Besancon in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Dole (DLE-Franche-Comte Regional), located 31.2 mi (50.2 km) from the city center. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transit. Make your way to Hauts du Chazal for metro transit. Train stations including Besançon Mouillere Station and Besançon Viotte Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.