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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
to pack an umbrella! 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 or Monoprix.
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
around your neck, holding the folded edge in one hand in
front of you, the open ends in the other hand in front of
you. Put the open end side through through the folded edge
side and draw it up so it's as tight or as loose as you'd
like. Viola! 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.
Or Notre Dame. They're always cool. Or spend a day at Galeries
Lafayette, the huge air-conditioned department store on
rue de la Liberte. Fashion tip: 10 years ago, I didn't see
ANYONE wearing shorts. But in 2009, I do see shorts here
on girls and women up to age 20ish. Nice shorts, dressed
up, but shorts nonetheless. Jeans are worn, but again, dressed
up. You'll see them with heels and a nice shirt. You won't
see a casual look for the most part. Women tend to wear
lots of dresses and skirts, especially in the summer. Cool
cotton and linen are everywhere! As for shape, the more
curve-enhancing the better. And keep the baseball hats at
home. And NEVER wear sweats or leggings! Men can get away
with a more casual look, but even men tend to be more fashion
conscious here, wearing trendy clothes, even jackets (!)
in the summer. If you're one of those people not affected
by humidity & heat, this is the city for you to wear
sweaters around your neck all year long. You'll be in good
company!
Spring is
usually gorgeous, but you have the rain to deal with. Summer
is wonderful, mostly sunny and (generally!) 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.
  
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