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Dijon Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Tuesday at 15° · coldest night tonight at 4°

The short of it: Dijon weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (41 °F) with fog, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (49 °F), low 4 °C (39 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 6.6 mm (0.26 in). Notices: fog advisory. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 08:45 local time.

DIJON, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Dijon this morning will find fog; the afternoon should top out near 10°, the night near 4°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 10°. Winds are light from the SE, gusting to 8 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 3 days, our correspondent reckons Tuesday the pick at about 15°, while tonight will be the coldest at 4°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 36 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Dijon runs from 3° at night to 10° by day, with some 77 mm of rain. July is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at 0°, and May the wettest with 78 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground in January. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 9 h 40 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 429 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog5°3°2 km/h–
9 AMFog5°4°2 km/h–
10 AMFog6°4°2 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear7°5°2 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear8°7°3 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear9°7°4 km/h–
2 PMOvercast10°8°5 km/h–
3 PMOvercast10°7°6 km/h–
4 PMOvercast9°7°6 km/h–
5 PMOvercast8°6°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast7°5°4 km/h–
7 PMOvercast6°4°3 km/h–
8 PMOvercast6°3°4 km/h–
9 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
11 PMOvercast6°3°5 km/h–
12 AMOvercast6°4°5 km/h–
1 AMOvercast6°4°5 km/h–
2 AMLight rain6°4°6 km/h0.6 mm
3 AMLight rain7°4°7 km/h0.6 mm
4 AMLight rain7°4°8 km/h0.6 mm
5 AMLight rain7°4°10 km/h1.6 mm
6 AMLight rain7°3°12 km/h1.6 mm
7 AMLight rain7°3°13 km/h1.6 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): fog, high 10°, low 4°, dry, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 7:33 AM, down 5:13 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Almanac · Dijon Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Dijon, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 10°; nights run about 3°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Dijon in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Dijon by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January6°0°56 mm13 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
February8°0°48 mm13 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦
March13°3°44 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
April16°6°49 mm12 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°78 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
June25°13°61 mm10 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
July27°15°61 mm10 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August27°15°53 mm10 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
September21°11°61 mm10 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October16°8°73 mm11 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November10°3°77 mm12 km/h9 h 14 min✦
December6°1°70 mm13 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dijon

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Dijon today?

Right now it is 5 °C (41 °F) with fog; it feels like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low 4 °C (39 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 6.6 mm (0.26 in) expected.

Will it rain in Dijon this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 3 days, about 36 mm (1.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Dijon?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Dijon?

July, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 0 °C (32 °F). The wettest month is May (78 mm (3.1 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Dijon?

September and June. September brings highs near 21 °C (71 °F) and about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 61 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Dijon?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground in January. Nights average below freezing in January.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChenôveBourgogne-Franche-Comté2 km SSW10°3°77 mm
TalantBourgogne-Franche-Comté3 km N9°3°79 mm
Fontaine-lès-DijonBourgogne-Franche-Comté3 km N9°3°79 mm
Plombières-lès-DijonBourgogne-Franche-Comté4 km WNW9°3°82 mm
LongvicBourgogne-Franche-Comté5 km SE10°3°76 mm
Marsannay-la-CôteBourgogne-Franche-Comté5 km SSW9°3°82 mm
Saint-ApollinaireBourgogne-Franche-Comté6 km ENE10°3°77 mm
Sennecey-lès-DijonBourgogne-Franche-Comté7 km ESE10°3°76 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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