Strasbourg · WinterMonth summary
Strasbourg weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
1°C – 6°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Strasbourg in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December brings a challenging climate (2.5/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Strasbourg in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices Winter in Strasbourg is cool (6°C during the day). Days are short (4.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 6°C | 43% | 2.7 | 4.5h | 2.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 9°C | 42% | 2.4 | 7.1h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 12°C | 40% | 2.1 | 9.2h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 16°C | 36% | 2.1 | 12.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 20°C | 41% | 2.6 | 13.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 15°C | 26°C | 44% | 2.7 | 13.6h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 38% | 2.6 | 13.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 26°C | 36% | 2.2 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 22°C | 32% | 2.2 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 16°C | 40% | 2.5 | 7.9h | 6.3/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 42% | 2.6 | 5.6h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 6°C | 43% | 2.7 | 4.0h | 2.5/10 |
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 December, Strasbourg averages 6°C, 43% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Strasbourg in December
Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?
December is not recommended for Strasbourg (score 2.5/10). With 43% rainy days and 4.0h of sunshine, consider July (8.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Strasbourg in December?
It's cool with 6°C daytime and 1°C at night. 4.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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