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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

07 May 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2265 metres

Clouds and clearings

1°C

W 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2417 metres

Bright sunny weather

6°C

Zo 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2667 metres

Bright sunny weather

8°C

Zo 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2622 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

5°C

Zo 2

08 May 2026

Night

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2464 metres

Cloudy and some rain

4°C

Nno 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2508 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

7°C

Zo 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2842 metres

Bright sunny weather

9°C

Zo 3
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2794 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

6°C

Zo 2

07 May 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2239 metres

Clouds and clearings

-8°C

W 3
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2399 metres

Bright sunny weather

-5°C

Wnw 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2717 metres

Bright sunny weather

-1°C

Zzw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2623 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-3°C

Zo 2

08 May 2026

Night

Expectation 1 cm

0-degree limit 2466 metres

Overcast and some snowfall

-4°C

Zo 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2499 metres

Fog or veil clouds, but also sunshine

-3°C

Zzo 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 2869 metres

Bright sunny weather

1°C

Zo 3
Evening

Expectation 1 mm

0-degree limit 2799 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

-2°C

Zo 3

14-day weather forecast for Bessans

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 May 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
1°C / 8°C
1 mm
Zo 3

2265 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 9°C
1 mm
Zo 3

2462 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 11°C
2 mm
Ozo 4

2647 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 May 2026
Overcast with steady rainfall
5°C / 9°C
15 mm
Zo 4

2613 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 10°C
10 mm
Zzo 3

2655 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 May 2026
Heavy showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 9°C
15 mm
W 4

2553 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 9°C
6 mm
Wnw 3

2373 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
4°C / 10°C
3 mm
Zzw 3

2409 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 9°C
6 mm
Zzw 3

2635 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 9°C
5 mm
Zzw 3

2618 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 9°C
8 mm
Zw 3

2571 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
5°C / 10°C
7 mm
W 3

2590 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 May 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
6°C / 9°C
6 mm
Wzw 3

2778 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

07 May 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
-8°C /-1°C
1 mm
Wnw 2

2222 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

08 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /1°C
1 cm
Zo 3

2464 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

09 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /2°C
2 cm
Ozo 5

2633 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

10 May 2026
Overcast and heavy snowfall
-2°C /1°C
15 cm
Ozo 6

2613 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

11 May 2026
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-2°C /1°C
10 cm
Z 4

2655 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

12 May 2026
Heavy snow showers, also some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
15 cm
Wnw 5

2553 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

13 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-4°C /-1°C
6 cm
Nw 5

2373 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

14 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
3 cm
W 4

2409 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

15 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C /1°C
6 cm
Wzw 4

2635 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

16 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
5 cm
W 4

2618 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

17 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-3°C /0°C
8 cm
Wnw 4

2571 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

18 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C /1°C
7 cm
Wnw 4

2590 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 May 2026
Snow showers with some sunshine
-2°C /1°C
6 cm
Nw 4

2778 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.