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Alsace weather
in October

October is a difficult time — July offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 48.32°N 7.44°E
16°CMax temperature
37%Rainy days
8.1hSunshine / day

Alsace weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.4/10)

Should you visit Alsace in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 37%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 16°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 8.1h/d

Our take: October is an average time for Alsace. July (8.4/10) is clearly preferable.

Alsace in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Grape harvest — winery visits, tastings and festive atmosphere in the vineyards Autumn marks the end of peak season in Alsace. Temperatures drop (16°C) and rain returns (37% of days). Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Alsace

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌦️ January0°C6°C44%2.84.5h2.6/10
🌦️ February2°C9°C40%2.47.2h4.2/10
⛅ March4°C12°C39%2.09.6h5.4/10
⛅ April6°C16°C38%2.211.8h7.0/10
🌤️ May10°C19°C44%2.813.0h7.3/10
🌤️ June15°C24°C46%3.113.8h7.9/10
🌤️ July16°C26°C38%2.214.0h8.4/10
🌤️ August16°C26°C36%2.412.7h8.3/10
🌤️ September13°C21°C37%2.211.0h7.5/10
⛅ October9°C16°C37%2.28.1h6.7/10
🌦️ November4°C10°C44%2.55.7h4.1/10
🌦️ December1°C7°C40%2.34.2h3.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Alsace averages 16°C, 37% rainy days and 8.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10. See methodology →

October vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.4/10). Difference:

FAQ — Alsace in October

Is October a good time to visit Alsace?
October is an acceptable time for Alsace (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Alsace in October?
With 16°C max and 8.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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