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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

19 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3812 metres

Clouds and clearings

7°C

O 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3930 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

11°C

Z 2
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3871 metres

Bright sunny weather

16°C

Z 3
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4102 metres

Clouds and clearings

10°C

Wzw 2

20 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4221 metres

Clouds and clearings

9°C

Zw 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4288 metres

Bright sunny weather

14°C

Z 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4368 metres

Bright sunny weather

18°C

Zzo 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4538 metres

Overcast

13°C

Wnw 2

19 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3633 metres

Clouds and clearings

2°C

Wzw 1
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3931 metres

Regular sunshine with some clouds

4°C

Wnw 1
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 3838 metres

Bright sunny weather

8°C

Nw 2
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4106 metres

Clouds and clearings

4°C

Nw 3

20 September 2026

Night

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4223 metres

Clouds and clearings

4°C

Nw 2
Morning

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4291 metres

Bright sunny weather

7°C

Nnw 3
Midday

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4366 metres

Bright sunny weather

11°C

Nw 4
Evening

Expectation 0 mm

0-degree limit 4557 metres

Overcast

6°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

19 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
7°C / 16°C
0 mm
Z 3

3631 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
9°C / 18°C
0 mm
Zzo 2

4181 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
11°C / 19°C
0 mm
Nw 2

4342 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
10°C / 17°C
0 mm
Zo 2

4459 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
9°C / 14°C
0 mm
Zzo 2

4212 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
7°C / 16°C
0 mm
Nnw 2

3965 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
6°C / 14°C
0 mm
Ozo 2

3798 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
6°C / 14°C
0 mm
Zo 2

3899 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
6°C / 14°C
0 mm
Zo 2

4059 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
7°C / 14°C
1 mm
Zo 2

3798 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 September 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
7°C / 14°C
1 mm
Zo 2

3645 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
7°C / 14°C
2 mm
Zo 2

3589 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
7°C / 13°C
1 mm
Zo 2

3524 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
8°C / 12°C
5 mm
Zo 2

3384 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

19 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
2°C /8°C
0 mm
Nw 3

3633 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

20 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
4°C /11°C
0 mm
Nw 4

4178 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

21 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
4°C /11°C
0 mm
Nw 3

4337 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

22 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
4°C /12°C
0 mm
Nw 3

4463 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

23 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
3°C /11°C
0 mm
Wnw 4

4212 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

24 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
3°C /7°C
0 mm
Nw 4

3965 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

25 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /6°C
0 mm
No 3

3798 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

26 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
0°C /7°C
0 mm
Wnw 2

3899 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

27 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /7°C
0 mm
Wnw 2

4059 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

28 September 2026
Bright sunny weather
1°C /7°C
1 mm
Zw 2

3798 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

29 September 2026
Regular sunshine with some clouds
1°C /6°C
1 mm
Wzw 2

3645 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

30 September 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C /6°C
2 mm
Wnw 3

3589 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

01 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C /6°C
1 mm
Zw 2

3524 metres

Date

Weather and snow

Expectation

Wind

Frost line

02 October 2026
Showers with occasional sunshine
1°C /5°C
5 mm
Nw 2

3384 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.