Alsace, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Alsace?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
38% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (44%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Wine routeSep–Oct — harvest season, open cellars from Thann to Marlenheim, 170 km.
Christmas marketsNov–Dec — Strasbourg, Colmar, Kaysersberg: Europe's oldest Christmas markets.
Half-timbered villagesMay–Sep — Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Kaysersberg in the sunshine.
Vosges hikingJun–Sep — Grand Ballon summit, Vosges ridge trails, marked paths.
Breweries & winstubsYear-round — sauerkraut, flammekueche, local beers in Strasbourg.
Monthly climate data
Alsace weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 44% | 2.8 | 4.5h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 40% | 2.4 | 7.2h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 12°C | 39% | 2.0 | 9.6h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 38% | 2.2 | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 44% | 2.8 | 13.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 24°C | 46% | 3.1 | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.2 | 14.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.4 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 21°C | 37% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 37% | 2.2 | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 10°C | 44% | 2.5 | 5.7h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 7°C | 40% | 2.3 | 4.2h | 3.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 40% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°C, 40% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 39% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°C, 41% rainy days, 5.3h sunshine/day. Score: 3.3/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 38% rainy days and 26°C.
January is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 3.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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