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2026 ranking · average temperature

The coldest cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Les Rousses (Jura) is the coldest city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F). Next come Maîche (Doubs, 7.7°C) and Morteau (Doubs, 7.9°C).

212 towns ranked out of 3,685

Les Rousses, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stLes Rousses 6.9°C Jura
  2. 2ndMaîche 7.7°C Doubs
  3. 3rdMorteau 7.9°C Doubs

This ranking covers 212 of the 3,685 towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants and towns without a Météo-France station within 30 km and 300 m of elevation. At the other end of the ranking, Romanèche-Thorins (Saône-et-Loire) comes last with 12.3°C.

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: coldest cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Rank Town Department Average annual temperature (°C) Proportional bar Population
1 Les Rousses Jura (39) 6.9 3,818
2 Maîche Doubs (25) 7.7 4,361
3 tied Morteau Doubs (25) 7.9 7,327
3 tied Villers-le-Lac Doubs (25) 7.9 5,385
3 tied Les Fins Doubs (25) 7.9 3,143
3 tied Le Russey Doubs (25) 7.9 2,638
3 tied Montlebon Doubs (25) 7.9 2,310
8 Frasne Doubs (25) 8.0 2,002
9 Charquemont Doubs (25) 8.3 2,947
10 tied Pontarlier Doubs (25) 8.8 18,956
10 tied Doubs Doubs (25) 8.8 3,413
10 tied Orchamps-Vennes Doubs (25) 8.8 2,248
10 tied Val-d'Usiers Doubs (25) 8.8 2,183
14 Valdahon Doubs (25) 9.2 5,813
15 Champagnole Jura (39) 9.4 8,456
16 Poligny Jura (39) 9.8 4,351
17 tied Audincourt Doubs (25) 10.1 14,303
17 tied Valentigney Doubs (25) 10.1 10,683
17 tied Seloncourt Doubs (25) 10.1 5,993
17 tied Beaucourt Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.1 5,029
17 tied Mandeure Doubs (25) 10.1 4,746
17 tied Étupes Doubs (25) 10.1 3,770
17 tied Hérimoncourt Doubs (25) 10.1 3,557
17 tied Exincourt Doubs (25) 10.1 3,330
25 tied Giromagny Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.2 2,970
25 tied Évette-Salbert Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.2 2,096
27 tied Saint-Claude Jura (39) 10.3 8,594
27 tied Hauts de Bienne Jura (39) 10.3 5,294
27 tied Morbier Jura (39) 10.3 2,519
27 tied Coteaux du Lizon Jura (39) 10.3 2,212
31 tied Saint-Vallier Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.4 8,639
31 tied Montchanin Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.4 5,038
31 tied Sanvignes-les-Mines Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.4 4,297
31 tied Lavans-lès-Saint-Claude Jura (39) 10.4 2,438
31 tied Saulieu Côte-d'Or (21) 10.4 2,294
31 tied Moirans-en-Montagne Jura (39) 10.4 2,217
37 tied Delle Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.5 5,698
37 tied Ornans Doubs (25) 10.5 4,496
37 tied Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert Haute-Saône (70) 10.5 3,888
37 tied Grandvillars Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.5 2,996
37 tied Levier Doubs (25) 10.5 2,643
37 tied Fesches-le-Châtel Doubs (25) 10.5 2,168
37 tied Château-Chinon (Ville) Nièvre (58) 10.5 2,120
44 tied Chagny Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.6 5,434
44 tied Saint-Loup-sur-Semouse Haute-Saône (70) 10.6 2,856
44 tied Saint-Amour Jura (39) 10.6 2,477
44 tied Épinac Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.6 2,192
48 tied Autun Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.7 14,175
48 tied Lure Haute-Saône (70) 10.7 8,054
48 tied Champagney Haute-Saône (70) 10.7 3,723
48 tied Ronchamp Haute-Saône (70) 10.7 2,777
48 tied Selongey Côte-d'Or (21) 10.7 2,429
53 tied Luxeuil-les-Bains Haute-Saône (70) 10.8 6,917
53 tied Châtillon-sur-Seine Côte-d'Or (21) 10.8 5,772
55 tied Belfort Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 46,662
55 tied Montbéliard Doubs (25) 10.9 25,159
55 tied Montceau-les-Mines Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.9 17,325
55 tied Héricourt Haute-Saône (70) 10.9 10,850
55 tied Blanzy Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.9 6,094
55 tied Grand-Charmont Doubs (25) 10.9 5,943
55 tied Valdoie Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 5,394
55 tied Bethoncourt Doubs (25) 10.9 5,382
55 tied Bavilliers Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 4,781
55 tied Offemont Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 4,139
55 tied Sochaux Doubs (25) 10.9 3,756
55 tied Danjoutin Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 3,584
55 tied Essert Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 3,488
55 tied Charolles Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.9 3,058
55 tied Vieux-Charmont Doubs (25) 10.9 2,823
55 tied Châtenois-les-Forges Territoire de Belfort (90) 10.9 2,656
55 tied Ciry-le-Noble Saône-et-Loire (71) 10.9 2,215
55 tied Roche-lez-Beaupré Doubs (25) 10.9 2,177
55 tied Bart Doubs (25) 10.9 2,050
74 tied Le Creusot Saône-et-Loire (71) 11.1 20,799
74 tied Baume-les-Dames Doubs (25) 11.1 5,282
74 tied Le Breuil Saône-et-Loire (71) 11.1 3,600
74 tied Torcy Saône-et-Loire (71) 11.1 2,714
74 tied Chevannes Yonne (89) 11.1 2,208
79 tied Nuits-Saint-Georges Côte-d'Or (21) 11.2 5,347
79 tied Cluny Saône-et-Loire (71) 11.2 5,206
79 tied Semur-en-Auxois Côte-d'Or (21) 11.2 4,238
79 tied Venarey-les-Laumes Côte-d'Or (21) 11.2 2,786
79 tied Rioz Haute-Saône (70) 11.2 2,478
84 tied Avallon Yonne (89) 11.3 6,465
84 tied Saint-Vit Doubs (25) 11.3 5,188
84 tied Toucy Yonne (89) 11.3 2,717
84 tied Montferrand-le-Château Doubs (25) 11.3 2,221
84 tied Chemaudin et Vaux Doubs (25) 11.3 2,155
89 tied Besançon Doubs (25) 11.4 121,627
89 tied Nevers Nièvre (58) 11.4 34,018
89 tied Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur Côte-d'Or (21) 11.4 11,300
89 tied Quetigny Côte-d'Or (21) 11.4 9,318
89 tied Varennes-Vauzelles Nièvre (58) 11.4 9,305
89 tied Longvic Côte-d'Or (21) 11.4 9,035
89 tied Châtenoy-le-Royal Saône-et-Loire (71) 11.4 6,387
89 tied Genlis Côte-d'Or (21) 11.4 5,136
89 tied Decize Nièvre (58) 11.4 5,103
89 tied Montbard Côte-d'Or (21) 11.4 4,773
89 tied Fourchambault Nièvre (58) 11.4 4,041
89 tied Marzy Nièvre (58) 11.4 3,765

Source: Météo-France, climate data sheets (30-year normals); average annual temperature at the reference station, towns with 2,000 or more inhabitants. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants and towns without a Météo-France station within 30 km and 300 m of elevation. Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Coldest cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: FAQ

What is the coldest city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

Les Rousses (Jura) is the coldest city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

What are the 10 coldest cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

In order: Les Rousses (6.9°C), Maîche (7.7°C), Morteau (7.9°C), Villers-le-Lac (7.9°C), Les Fins (7.9°C), Le Russey (7.9°C), Montlebon (7.9°C), Frasne (8.0°C), Charquemont (8.3°C), and Pontarlier (8.8°C).

What is the warmest city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?

Romanèche-Thorins (Saône-et-Loire) is the warmest city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, with an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F). See the warmest cities in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.

How many towns in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are ranked?

212 out of 3,685. Not ranked: towns with fewer than 2,000 inhabitants and towns without a Météo-France station within 30 km and 300 m of elevation.

Where do these figures come from?

They are Météo-France climate normals (30-year averages), recorded at the weather station closest to the town hall, no more than 30 km away and within 300 m of elevation: towns linked to the same station share the same value and are tied. Towns without a station close enough are not ranked. Only towns with 2,000 or more inhabitants are ranked.

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