Dijon, France: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Dijon, France? If you're planning to go to Dijon, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Dijon, France

Based on the climate and weather in Dijon, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Dijon, France by month

January

If you go to Dijon in January, you will notice that it can be very chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat

February

If you visit Dijon during February, you are likely to find that it is brisk. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella

March

If you vacation in Dijon during March, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Fleeces
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat

April

April in Dijon is crisp. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C) to low 60s F (mid 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Dresses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece

May

May in Dijon is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage

June

June in Dijon is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

July in Dijon is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) to high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses

August

If you visit Dijon during August, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts

September

If you go to Dijon in September, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Umbrella
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

October

If you go to Dijon in October, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans

November

November in Dijon is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear

December

December in Dijon is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Standard footwear

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Dijon, France

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Dijon, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and E
A SIM card that works in Dijon
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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