Chalon-sur-Saône weather in February
In February, Chalon-sur-Saône sees average daytime highs of 8°C and overnight lows near 1°C, with 64 mm of precipitation across 10.7 wet days and about 10 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 9°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 18 min at the start of February to 10 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Chalon-sur-Saône's 8th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Chalon-sur-Saône's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 8°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 1°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 64 mm
- 10.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 hours
- 7:55 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.08 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.2
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Good
- PM2.5 9.7 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 9°C by the end.
A typical February day in Chalon-sur-Saône reaches about 8°C in the afternoon and slips back to 1°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 2°C and 13°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs about 2°C warmer than January and about 5°C cooler than March.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 5 | 7 | 1 |
| 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 7 | 1 |
| 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 13 | 8 | 1 |
| 14 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 | 8 | 1 |
| 17 | 8 | 1 |
| 18 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 1 |
| 20 | 8 | 1 |
| 21 | 9 | 1 |
| 22 | 9 | 1 |
| 23 | 9 | 2 |
| 24 | 9 | 2 |
| 25 | 9 | 2 |
| 26 | 9 | 2 |
| 27 | 10 | 2 |
| 28 | 10 | 2 |
How February really feels in Chalon-sur-Saône
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 28 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in February is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Chalon-sur-Saône weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 10th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6° / 1° | 77 | 12.4 | 2 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
| Feb | 8° / 1° | 64 | 10.7 | 2.2 | 10 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 12° / 4° | 65 | 11.2 | 0.7 | 11.6 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 16° / 6° | 79 | 11.6 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 4.8 |
| May | 20° / 10° | 91 | 12.8 | 0 | 14.8 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 14° | 69 | 11.3 | 0 | 15.6 | 6.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 16° | 67 | 9.9 | 0 | 15.3 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 26° / 15° | 70 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 22° / 12° | 81 | 9.3 | 0 | 12.4 | 6.6 |
| Oct | 16° / 9° | 95 | 11.7 | 0 | 10.6 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 10° / 4° | 101 | 13 | 1 | 9.2 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 7° / 2° | 88 | 13.4 | 1.8 | 8.4 | 0.7 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 68 |
| 2 | 32 | 68 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 34 | 66 |
| 7 | 33 | 67 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 33 | 67 |
| 12 | 33 | 67 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 32 | 68 |
| 16 | 32 | 68 |
| 17 | 32 | 68 |
| 18 | 32 | 68 |
| 19 | 32 | 68 |
| 20 | 31 | 69 |
| 21 | 32 | 68 |
| 22 | 32 | 68 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 32 | 68 |
| 25 | 32 | 68 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Chalon-sur-Saône gets around 64 mm of rain and snow over 10.7 wet days in February, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 38% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
| Snow chance (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 8 |
| 2 | 38 | 8 |
| 3 | 38 | 9 |
| 4 | 38 | 9 |
| 5 | 38 | 9 |
| 6 | 38 | 9 |
| 7 | 38 | 10 |
| 8 | 38 | 10 |
| 9 | 38 | 10 |
| 10 | 38 | 10 |
| 11 | 38 | 9 |
| 12 | 38 | 9 |
| 13 | 38 | 9 |
| 14 | 38 | 9 |
| 15 | 38 | 8 |
| 16 | 38 | 8 |
| 17 | 38 | 8 |
| 18 | 38 | 7 |
| 19 | 38 | 7 |
| 20 | 38 | 6 |
| 21 | 38 | 6 |
| 22 | 38 | 6 |
| 23 | 39 | 6 |
| 24 | 39 | 6 |
| 25 | 40 | 6 |
| 26 | 40 | 6 |
| 27 | 41 | 6 |
| 28 | 41 | 6 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
Wind in February
Winds average 11 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 9 h 18 min at the start of February to 10 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 8:14 AM to 7:33 AM, and sunset from 5:34 PM to 6:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.4 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:14 | 8:13 | 8:12 | 8:11 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:49 | 7:47 | 7:46 | 7:44 | 7:42 | 7:40 | 7:39 | 7:37 | 7:35 | 7:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:49 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.3 | 8:14 | 5:34 |
| 2 | 9.4 | 8:13 | 5:35 |
| 3 | 9.4 | 8:12 | 5:37 |
| 4 | 9.5 | 8:11 | 5:38 |
| 5 | 9.5 | 8:09 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 9.6 | 8:08 | 5:41 |
| 7 | 9.6 | 8:07 | 5:43 |
| 8 | 9.6 | 8:05 | 5:44 |
| 9 | 9.7 | 8:04 | 5:46 |
| 10 | 9.7 | 8:03 | 5:47 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 8:01 | 5:49 |
| 12 | 9.8 | 8:00 | 5:51 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 7:58 | 5:52 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 7:57 | 5:54 |
| 15 | 10.0 | 7:55 | 5:55 |
| 16 | 10.0 | 7:54 | 5:57 |
| 17 | 10.1 | 7:52 | 5:58 |
| 18 | 10.2 | 7:51 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 10.2 | 7:49 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 10.3 | 7:47 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 10.3 | 7:46 | 6:04 |
| 22 | 10.4 | 7:44 | 6:06 |
| 23 | 10.4 | 7:42 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 10.5 | 7:40 | 6:09 |
| 25 | 10.5 | 7:39 | 6:10 |
| 26 | 10.6 | 7:37 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 10.6 | 7:35 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 10.7 | 7:33 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 2.08 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 0.98 kWh/m² to a high of 5.96 kWh/m² in July across the year — February's 2.08 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 12 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.6 | Moderate |
Is February a good time to visit Chalon-sur-Saône?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Chalon-sur-Saône.
What to pack for Chalon-sur-Saône in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Chalon-sur-Saône sees daytime highs around 8°C and nights near 1°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Chalon-sur-Saône in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Chalon-sur-Saône peaks around July 15 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | High | High | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 8 | Very high |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Chalon-sur-Saône?
Chalon-sur-Saône sits at 46.8°N, 4.9°E, 179 m above sea level, in France. The nearest listed city is Beaune, 27 km away.
Topography around Chalon-sur-Saône
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Chalon-sur-Saône has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m around an average of 181 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 335 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 926 m.
The land around Chalon-sur-Saône is covered by artificial surfaces (44%) and trees (20%) within 3 km, trees (36%), cropland (33%) and grassland (23%) within 16 km, and trees (38%), grassland (37%) and cropland (22%) within 80 km.
France travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 77% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $48,986
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 5.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 539
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Chalon-sur-Saône (46.7811°, 4.8537°, elevation 179 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).