Alsace, FranceQuick decision
When to visit Alsace?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–79°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 32°F | 43°F | 44% | 0.1in | 4.5h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 48°F | 40% | 0.1in | 7.2h | 4.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 54°F | 39% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 5.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 61°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 66°F | 44% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 59°F | 75°F | 46% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 61°F | 79°F | 38% | 0.1in | 14.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 79°F | 36% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 70°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ October | 48°F | 61°F | 37% | 0.1in | 8.1h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 39°F | 50°F | 44% | 0.1in | 5.7h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 45°F | 40% | 0.1in | 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°F, 40% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 25°F, 40% rainy days, 13.5h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°F, 39% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 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°F.
January is the wettest month with 44% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°F.
In winter, the average score is 3.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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