Dijon weather can be unpredictable, but in general you can assume the following:

It will rain. Guaranteed if you visit in March, April or May. Don't forget your umbrella, unless you collect them. Which isn't a bad thing. If you are a collector, try the awesome umbrella shop, Au Robinson, behind Notre Dame at place Notre Dame. You'll be amazed at their selection and quality. I never knew clothes designers even made umbrellas! If you did forget your umbrella and just want a cheap one, you'll find them everywhere. If you want a big selection at every price, try Galeries Lafayette downtown on rue de la Liberte.

It will be humid. OK, not every day is humid. But you try to tell that to my hair.

It is rare for Dijon to get snow, and you can get by with a heavier jacket and scarf in the coldest months, usually December and January and the first part of February. To tie your scarf like the French: fold your scarf in half and put it behind your neck. Bring both ends to the front of you, and tuck the side of the two ends into the other, folded side. Ta-da! C'est simple. If you're from a warm climate and you get chilled at any temperature below 65, bring some really heavy sweaters too. And a muffler and warm gloves. You know who you are.

July and August are the hottest months, but rarely is it unbearable. Remember that MOST places are NOT air-conditioned. If a business is air-conditioned they will advertise this "perk": boutique/salle climatisation" or something to that effect. If it's really hot, visit the crypt at Saint Benigne. It's always cool. Or spend a day at Galeries Lafayette, the huge air-conditioned department store on rue de la Liberte. Fashion tip: not many women wear casual shorts in France. In fact, I can't remember ever seeing a french woman wearing shorts. I have seen shorts in advertisements lately, so maybe they will become more popular, at least with teenagers. Jeans aren't commonplace here with adults, although dark Levis have been trendy lately when paired with a fancy shirt, heels and sparkly belt. Oh, and heels. They are everywhere. Except on me. I don't have a problem being a fashion victim. Many men wear Levis jeans, and IZOD is trendy here. But women, they like to dress up. If you want to blend in a bit more (not that you're fooling anyone with that accent and fanny pack), wear skirts or slacks or a simple dress. In the summer, linen is everywhere. As for shape, the more curve-enhancing the better. And keep the baseball hats at home. And NEVER wear sweats or leggings. Tacky-ola.

Spring is usually gorgeous, but you have the rain to deal with. Summer is wonderful, mostly sunny and not as much rain. The Fall is my favorite, because of the harvest and the celebrations it brings. Winter, is, well...winter. Pretty dull and dreary. But the old buildings and museums are always here, whether it's raining, warm, sunny, cloudy or cold.