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Alsace Weather & Climate: France

Climate by month across Alsace, France, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Alsace

Alsace is one of several regions in France, with temperatures that range from 6°C (43°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Strasbourg, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Alsace, the months of May, June, July, August and September bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 21°C (70°F) and 27°C (81°F).

The colder months are generally January, February and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Alsace maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with December seeing 94 mm (3.7 in) and April receiving 66 mm (2.6 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for July, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Alsace is an unique region in the east of France. The area has a turbulent history where it sometimes was a part of France and other times it belonged to Germany. A holiday in Alsace is really worth it. This region in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains produces some of the finest wines on the globe. It's an area that remains relatively quiet during high season. Because of the Vosges mountains, Alsace has a changeable climate in which intense sun alternates with thunderstorms.

Explore Alsace by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Alsace - and find the best time to visit. (based on Strasbourg)

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Strasbourg Colmar Ribeauvillé Riquewihr Kaysersberg Obernai
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Climate map of Alsace

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Strasbourg 6°C (43°F) 27°C (81°F) 0°C (32°F) 15°C (59°F) 971 mm (38 in) 1,695 hours
Colmar 6°C (43°F) 26°C (79°F) -1°C (30°F) 15°C (59°F) 1050 mm (41 in) 1,804 hours
Ribeauvillé 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) -1°C (30°F) 14°C (57°F) 1121 mm (44 in) 1,892 hours
Riquewihr 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) -1°C (30°F) 14°C (57°F) 1135 mm (45 in) 1,892 hours
Kaysersberg 5°C (41°F) 25°C (77°F) -1°C (30°F) 14°C (57°F) 1158 mm (46 in) 1,804 hours
Obernai 6°C (43°F) 26°C (79°F) 0°C (32°F) 15°C (59°F) 1082 mm (43 in) 1,695 hours

Places in Alsace, France

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