Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 10°
nights 0 to 2°
- 13 rainy days · 85 mm
- 4.6 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Alsace?
- Jan6°fair
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May20°recommended
- Jun25°recommended
- Jul26°recommended
- Aug26°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov10°fair
- Dec6°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Alsace, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 0° | 4 h | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| February | 10° | 2° | 6.1 h | 79 mm | 13 d | |
| March | 13° | 3° | 8 h | 73 mm | 12 d | |
| April | 16° | 5° | 10 h | 71 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 20° | 10° | 11 h | 86 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| June | 25° | 15° | 11.9 h | 82 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 16° | 12.6 h | 90 mm | 12 d | ✓ |
| August | 26° | 16° | 11.1 h | 71 mm | 13 d | |
| September | 22° | 13° | 9.8 h | 61 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 6.8 h | 101 mm | 14 d | |
| November | 10° | 4° | 4.9 h | 85 mm | 14 d | |
| December | 6° | 2° | 3.8 h | 105 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Alsace, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Strasbourg) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 20°
nights 3 to 10°
- 12 rainy days · 77 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug25 to 26°
nights 15 to 16°
- 13 rainy days · 81 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 22°
nights 4 to 13°
- 13 rainy days · 82 mm
- 7.2 h of sun
Book early for May to July, September and December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Alsace, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 16h06 of daylight, in December 8h18, a difference of 7h48.
8h43Jan
10h07Feb
11h45Mar
13h37Apr
15h13May
16h06Jun
15h44Jul
14h20Aug
12h30Sep
10h42Oct
9h06Nov
8h18Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Strasbourg" (48.57°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Alsace, month by month
What to see and do
EventsChristmas marketsNovember to DecemberColmar Wine FairAugustPfifferdaj, the Minstrels' FestivalSeptemberGrape harvestSeptember to OctoberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, July, September
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Alsace, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. These events fill the hotels and push prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- November to DecemberChristmas markets big crowds
Strasbourg, Colmar and some thirty villages bring out chalets, bredele biscuits and mulled wine from late November to Christmas Eve.
- AugustColmar Wine Fair big crowds
Ten days of tastings at the Colmar exhibition park, with a concert every evening under the big top.
- SeptemberPfifferdaj, the Minstrels' Festival big crowds
Ribeauvillé goes back in time on the first Sunday of September: a medieval procession, a wine fountain and musicians in the streets.
- September to OctoberGrape harvest
The pickers fill the vineyards from Marlenheim to Thann, and the cellars open their doors between loads of grapes.
Travelling off-peak
When to visit Alsace, region by region
A country's best time is an average, and it hides big differences. Here is what the records say for each area, month by month: ✓ for a recommended month, ~ for a fair one, a dot for a month to avoid. Hover over a cell for the temperature.
| Area | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 Strasbourg | ~ | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| 🇫🇷 Colmar | ~ | · | · | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair6°0° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
- 4 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 79 mm · 13 d
- 6.1 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°3° at night
- 73 mm · 12 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°5° at night
- 71 mm · 11 d
- 10 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended20°10° at night
- 86 mm · 12 d
- 11 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended25°15° at night
- 82 mm · 13 d
- 11.9 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended26°16° at night
- 90 mm · 12 d
- 12.6 h
High season, book early
August
Fair26°16° at night
- 71 mm · 13 d
- 11.1 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 61 mm · 10 d
- 9.8 h
High season, book early
October
Fair17°9° at night
- 101 mm · 14 d
- 6.8 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair10°4° at night
- 85 mm · 14 d
- 4.9 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended6°2° at night
- 105 mm · 15 d
- 3.8 h
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4 h a day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 10 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Expect 6.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (86 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 25 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (82 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (90 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
September. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (61 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. High season: book early.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Frequent rain: 101 mm over 14 days. Expect 6.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 85 mm over 14 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (4.9 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 2 °C at night. Frequent rain: 105 mm over 15 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (3.8 h a day). High season: book early.
Same season, other ideas
Their best time overlaps with this one: worth comparing before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alsace?
May to July, September and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 6 to 26 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Strasbourg).
Which month should you avoid in Alsace?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 79 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Strasbourg).
What is the hottest month in Alsace?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Strasbourg).
What is the coldest month in Alsace?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Strasbourg).
What is the driest month in Alsace?
September: 61 mm over 10 days of rain, against 105 mm in December, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Alsace?
July, with 12.6 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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