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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

05 August 2026

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4314 metres

Showers with clearings

12°C

N 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4287 metres

Bright sunny weather

19°C

Z 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4340 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

23°C

Zo 2
Evening

Expectation 14 mm

0-degree limit 4435 metres

Overcast with steady rainfall

17°C

W 2

06 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4431 metres

Mist, ground fog and clearings

13°C

Nw 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4487 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

19°C

Zzo 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4363 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

23°C

Zzo 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4477 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

18°C

Nw 2

05 August 2026

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4318 metres

Showers with clearings

7°C

Z 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4291 metres

Bright sunny weather

10°C

Z 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4316 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

13°C

Z 3
Evening

Expectation 14 mm

0-degree limit 4430 metres

Overcast with steady rainfall

9°C

Wnw 2

06 August 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4429 metres

Mist, ground fog and clearings

7°C

Zw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4482 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

10°C

Zw 2
Midday

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 4365 metres

Showers with occasional sunshine

13°C

Wnw 4
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4486 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

9°C

Nw 4

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional sunshine
12°C / 23°C
16 mm
Zo 2

4257 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 August 2026
Bright sunny weather
13°C / 23°C
1 mm
Zzo 2

4316 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
13°C / 22°C
1 mm
Zo 3

4151 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 August 2026
Bright sunny weather
13°C / 22°C
1 mm
Zo 3

4364 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
14°C / 21°C
3 mm
Zzo 2

4162 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
13°C / 20°C
5 mm
W 2

4094 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
12°C / 21°C
3 mm
Zo 2

4267 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
13°C / 22°C
1 mm
Zzo 2

4322 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
14°C / 22°C
1 mm
Zzo 1

4272 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
15°C / 21°C
4 mm
Zzo 2

4243 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
14°C / 20°C
5 mm
Z 2

4180 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
12°C / 18°C
6 mm
Zw 2

4090 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
11°C / 17°C
3 mm
Zw 2

3939 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
11°C / 17°C
2 mm
Zzw 2

3945 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

05 August 2026
Heavy showers with occasional sunshine
7°C /13°C
16 mm
Z 3

4257 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

06 August 2026
Bright sunny weather
7°C /13°C
1 mm
Nw 4

4308 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 August 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
6°C /14°C
1 mm
Wzw 3

4142 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 August 2026
Bright sunny weather
6°C /15°C
1 mm
W 4

4350 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
7°C /13°C
3 mm
Wzw 3

4162 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C /11°C
5 mm
Wnw 3

4094 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /12°C
3 mm
Wzw 2

4267 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /13°C
1 mm
Wnw 3

4322 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /13°C
1 mm
Wnw 2

4272 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C /13°C
4 mm
Wnw 2

4243 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C /11°C
5 mm
Wnw 3

4180 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C /9°C
6 mm
Wnw 4

4090 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C /8°C
3 mm
Wnw 4

3939 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 August 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C /8°C
2 mm
Wnw 3

3945 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: 0 cm

Valley: 0 cm

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

Pistes Val Cenis

Snow depth valley 0
Number of km 0
Snow depth mountain 0
Number of lifts open 0
Type of snow keine Angabe
Funpark Closed
Latest snowfall
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.