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What is the weather like in Bessans in France, and what is the forecast for the next few days? Check the current weather forecast for Bessans on this page. Here, you will find the weather forecast for the next 48 hours as well as the next 14 days, so you’ll know exactly what to expect and what the weather will be like in Bessans during your winter holiday.

The weather in Bessans

On this page, you will find the current weather forecast for Bessans, located in the ski resort of Val Cenis in France. Check the forecast and temperature for both the valley and the mountain. This will help you see what conditions will be like on the slopes and whether you need to add an extra layer for the day’s skiing. Will snow be in the forecast, or will the sun be shining? And what about the wind? How high is the frost line (0-degree limit), and what is the current snow depth in Bessans? Read on for all this information!

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48-hour weather forecast for Bessans

20 December 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2308 metres

Overcast

0°C

Nno 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2290 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

1°C

Zo 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2308 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

4°C

O 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2244 metres

Overcast

1°C

Ono 1

21 December 2025

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2205 metres

Mix of rain, sleet and snow

1°C

Ono 1
Morning

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2236 metres

Wet snow with some sunshine

1°C

O 3
Midday

Expectation 2 mm

0-degree limit 2270 metres

Wet snow with occasional sunshine

1°C

O 3
Evening

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2195 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-1°C

O 3

20 December 2025

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2296 metres

Overcast

-6°C

Zzw 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2276 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-6°C

Zzo 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2272 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-5°C

Zzo 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2219 metres

Overcast

-6°C

Zo 4

21 December 2025

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2218 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-6°C

Zo 5
Morning

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2232 metres

Snow showers with some sunshine

-6°C

Ozo 7
Midday

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2258 metres

Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine

-5°C

Ozo 6
Evening

Expectation 2 cm

0-degree limit 2178 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-7°C

Ozo 6

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 December 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
0°C / 4°C
1 mm
O 2

2256 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 December 2025
Wet snow with some sunshine
0°C / 1°C
7 mm
O 3

2174 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-1°C / 0°C
23 cm
O 3

2140 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-1°C / 1°C
26 cm
Ono 3

2157 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C / 0°C
5 cm
Ozo 3

1207 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-6°C / -1°C
4 cm
Ozo 3

707 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C / -2°C
2 cm
Ozo 2

580 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C / -2°C
4 cm
Zo 3

569 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C / -3°C
2 cm
Ozo 2

516 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-9°C / -3°C
1 cm
Ozo 3

510 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C / -2°C
1 cm
Zo 3

554 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C / -2°C
2 cm
O 3

582 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-9°C / -2°C
1 mm
Zo 3

515 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 January 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-8°C / -2°C
1 cm
Ozo 2

558 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 December 2025
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-6°C /-4°C
1 mm
Zo 4

2234 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-7°C /-5°C
7 cm
Ozo 7

2157 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 December 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-8°C /-7°C
23 cm
Ozo 6

2127 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 December 2025
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-7°C /-6°C
26 cm
O 5

2153 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-10°C /-7°C
5 cm
Ozo 3

1207 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-11°C /-9°C
4 cm
Zo 4

707 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-12°C /-9°C
2 cm
Ozo 3

580 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-12°C /-10°C
4 cm
Zo 4

569 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-10°C
2 cm
Zo 3

516 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-9°C
1 cm
Ozo 3

510 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-9°C
1 cm
Ono 4

554 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

31 December 2025
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-9°C
2 cm
Ozo 4

582 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 January 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-14°C /-9°C
1 mm
Zo 3

515 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 January 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-13°C /-9°C
1 cm
N 3

558 metres

Snow depth in Bessans

Snow is what makes a ski holiday special. Ideally, we wake up every day to Kaiser weather: a layer of fresh snow, bright sunshine, and a clear blue sky. However, icy temperatures and heavy snowfalls are also part of the experience. Or those foggy days when you ski from hut to hut, warming up with a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. When it comes to winter sports, the weather can be unpredictable, and nothing changes more rapidly than mountain weather. In addition to the forecast for the coming days, the current snow depth is a key part of the weather report in Bessans. How much snow is there on the mountain and in the valley of the Val Cenis ski area? Check the table below to see the current snow depth in Bessans.

Snow depth on the mountain and in the valley

Mountain: 60 cm

Valley: 20 cm

  • Snow depth valley 20
  • Cross-country ski trails open (km) 0
  • Valley descent open Open
  • Hiking trails open (km) 0

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 20
Number of km 60
Snow depth mountain 60
Number of lifts open 6
Type of snow griffig
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall 16 December 2025
Toboggan run Closed
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Explanation of the weather forecast in Bessans

The weather report for Bessans is updated daily and is carefully compiled by meteorologists working with Snowplaza. Curious about the forecast for the next two days? Check out the 48-hour weather forecast, which provides information for the morning, afternoon, evening, and night. The symbols indicate whether snow or rain is expected, whether it will be cloudy, or if the sun will be shining. Click on "village" to see the weather conditions in the valley, and on "mountain" for forecasts at higher altitudes. The zero-degree line indicates the frost line, which changes depending on the temperature. Don't confuse it with the snowline—snow can still fall several hundred meters below the zero-degree line. For a longer-term outlook, check the 14-day weather forecast for Bessans. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change dramatically over two weeks, so be sure to check back daily if you're planning a winter sports trip soon.