Winter
Dec → Feb6 to 10°
nights 0 to 2°
- 13 rainy days · 85 mm
- 4.9 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Colmar?
- Jan6°fair
- Feb10°not recommended
- Mar12°not recommended
- Apr15°fair
- May19°recommended
- Jun24°recommended
- Jul26°fair
- Aug26°fair
- Sep22°recommended
- Oct17°fair
- Nov10°fair
- Dec7°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Colmar, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° | 0° | 4.3 h | 83 mm | 11 d | |
| February | 10° | 2° | 6.3 h | 83 mm | 13 d | |
| March | 12° | 3° | 8.2 h | 65 mm | 11 d | |
| April | 15° | 6° | 9.9 h | 63 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 19° | 10° | 11 h | 104 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| June | 24° | 15° | 12 h | 90 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| July | 26° | 15° | 12.7 h | 79 mm | 12 d | |
| August | 26° | 16° | 11.1 h | 72 mm | 11 d | |
| September | 22° | 13° | 9.7 h | 60 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| October | 17° | 9° | 7.1 h | 75 mm | 11 d | |
| November | 10° | 4° | 5.2 h | 89 mm | 12 d | |
| December | 7° | 1° | 4.2 h | 89 mm | 15 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Colmar, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Unterlinden Museum) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May12 to 19°
nights 3 to 10°
- 12 rainy days · 77 mm
- 9.7 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug24 to 26°
nights 15 to 16°
- 12 rainy days · 80 mm
- 11.9 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 22°
nights 4 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 75 mm
- 7.3 h of sun
Book early for May to June, 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 Colmar, 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 16h02 of daylight, in December 8h23, a difference of 7h39.
8h46Jan
10h09Feb
11h45Mar
13h35Apr
15h10May
16h02Jun
15h40Jul
14h18Aug
12h30Sep
10h43Oct
9h09Nov
8h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Unterlinden Museum" (48.08°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Colmar, month by month
What to see and do
EventsChristmas marketNovember to DecemberAlsace Wine FairAugustColmar International FestivalJulyDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Colmar, 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 market big crowds
Several markets are spread across the old town, including one on the water in Little Venice, from late November to Christmas.
- AugustAlsace Wine Fair big crowds
Alsatian winemakers pour tastings at the exhibition park, with concerts every evening, for about ten days in August.
- JulyColmar International Festival
Classical music concerts are held in the town's churches and halls for two weeks in July.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair6°0° at night
- 83 mm · 11 d
- 4.3 h
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended10°2° at night
- 83 mm · 13 d
- 6.3 h
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended12°3° at night
- 65 mm · 11 d
- 8.2 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair15°6° at night
- 63 mm · 11 d
- 9.9 h
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended19°10° at night
- 104 mm · 13 d
- 11 h
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended24°15° at night
- 90 mm · 14 d
- 12 h
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair26°15° at night
- 79 mm · 12 d
- 12.7 h
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair26°16° at night
- 72 mm · 11 d
- 11.1 h
High season, book early
September
Recommended22°13° at night
- 60 mm · 10 d
- 9.7 h
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair17°9° at night
- 75 mm · 11 d
- 7.1 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair10°4° at night
- 89 mm · 12 d
- 5.2 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended7°1° at night
- 89 mm · 15 d
- 4.2 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 11 days of rain in the month (83 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (4.3 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 (83 mm). Expect 6.3 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (65 mm). Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 15 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (63 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.9 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (104 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C early in the morning. Frequent rain: 90 mm over 14 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 26 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (79 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 12.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
August. 26 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (72 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 (60 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.7 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (75 mm). Expect 7.1 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Sunshine gets scarcer (5.2 h a day). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Frequent rain: 89 mm over 15 days. Sunshine gets scarcer (4.2 h a day). High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colmar?
May to June, September and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 7 to 24 °C, with 13 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Unterlinden Museum).
Which month should you avoid in Colmar?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 83 mm over 13 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Unterlinden Museum).
What is the hottest month in Colmar?
July, with 26 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Unterlinden Museum).
What is the coldest month in Colmar?
January, with 6 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Unterlinden Museum).
What is the driest month in Colmar?
September: 60 mm over 10 days of rain, against 104 mm in May, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Colmar?
July, with 12.7 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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