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Beaune sits in the Cote d’Or department of Burgundy, about 320 km southeast of Paris, with a semi-continental climate shaped by the Saone plain and the limestone slopes of the Cote de Beaune. Winters run cold and damp, summers are warm without getting stifling, and rain falls in every month of the year. July averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night, while January averages 5°C (41°F) and drops to around 0°C (32°F) overnight. Total annual rainfall is roughly 700 mm spread over about 180 rain days, which is exactly the steady supply of moisture the region’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines need. See the best time to visit Beaune guide for how to match your trip to these patterns. This article is part of our Beaune weather guide.
Beaune Weather by Month: Averages at a Glance
| Month | High °C (°F) | Low °C (°F) | Rain (mm) | Sun (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 (41) | 0 (32) | 55 | 55 |
| February | 7 (45) | 1 (34) | 45 | 85 |
| March | 12 (54) | 3 (37) | 50 | 130 |
| April | 16 (61) | 5 (41) | 55 | 170 |
| May | 20 (68) | 9 (48) | 75 | 200 |
| June | 23 (73) | 12 (54) | 65 | 215 |
| July | 26 (79) | 14 (57) | 60 | 235 |
| August | 26 (79) | 14 (57) | 60 | 210 |
| September | 21 (70) | 10 (50) | 65 | 160 |
| October | 16 (61) | 7 (45) | 70 | 100 |
| November | 9 (48) | 3 (37) | 70 | 60 |
| December | 6 (43) | 1 (34) | 60 | 45 |
Beaune Weather by Month: Winter (December to February)
- December averages 6°C (43°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night with about 60 mm of rain. Days are short at around 45 hours of sunshine for the whole month, so plan indoor visits to the cellars. The cellars and sights are listed in our things to do in Beaune guide.
- January is the coldest month at 5°C (41°F) high and 0°C (32°F) low, with 55 mm of rain and occasional light snow that rarely sticks. The old town is quiet and many restaurants close for a short winter break. Dates and venues are in our Beaune events and festivals guide.
- February stays chilly at 7°C (45°F) by day, 1°C (34°F) by night, and about 45 mm of rain. The vines are dormant and the surrounding hills are bare, so this is the cheapest and least crowded month. The areas are mapped in our Beaune neighborhoods guide.
Beaune Weather by Month: Spring (March to May)
- March warms to 12°C (54°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night with 50 mm of rain. Bud break starts in the vineyards by late March, and sunshine climbs to about 130 hours. Hotel picks are in our where to stay in Beaune guide.
- April reaches 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night with 55 mm of rain. This is one of the best months to visit, with green vines and long daylight without the summer crowds. Getting there and tipping are covered in our Beaune travel tips guide.
- May averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night, and it is the wettest month at about 75 mm of rain across roughly 12 days. Bring a light waterproof layer even on sunny mornings.
Beaune Weather by Month: Summer (June to August)
- June averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 12°C (54°F) at night with 65 mm of rain. The first half of June is ideal for cycling the Route des Grands Crus before the July heat builds.
- July is the warmest month at 26°C (79°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night with 60 mm of rain and about 235 hours of sunshine. Heatwaves can push a few days past 32°C (90°F), but nights cool down well.
- August matches July at 26°C (79°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night with 60 mm of rain. Many French families holiday in August, so hotels book out and some wine estates reduce tasting hours.
Beaune Weather by Month: Autumn (September to November)
- September is the harvest month, averaging 21°C (70°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night with 65 mm of rain. Pickers work the rows from the first half of September and the cellars are at their most active.
- October cools to 16°C (61°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night with 70 mm of rain. The vines turn gold and rust, and weekday tastings are calm after the harvest rush.
- November averages 9°C (48°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night with 70 mm of rain and only about 60 hours of sunshine. The third weekend brings the Hospices wine auction, the one week when hotel prices spike.
