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Alsace Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Alsace, France in December.

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Strasbourg Colmar Ribeauvillé Riquewihr

Considering a trip to Alsace, France this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Alsace in December

Alsace, France is a region in France. December in Alsace generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Wildenstein at 5°C (41°F) and mild in Monaco at 13°C (55°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Monaco and 0°C (32°F) in Wildenstein.

For a closer look at conditions across Alsace, France, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 133 mm (5.2 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Strasbourg.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Strasbourg sees roughly 44 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Alsace in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Alsace.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Alsace

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Alsace, France?

Temperature range in Alsace (December)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (December)

Strasbourg

In December Strasbourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
44 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In December Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colmar →

Ribeauvillé

In December Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
72 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In December Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
72 hours
59 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In December Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
65 hours
58 hours
77 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kaysersberg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alsace, in France.

In our records: France December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in France in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest December night in France dropped to -25°C (-13°F) in Val Thorens on December 29, 2014.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Alsace in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Colmar 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Ribeauvillé 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Riquewihr 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Kaysersberg 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Obernai 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)

Alsace weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Alsace, France in December?

December in Alsace, France brings poor weather. In Strasbourg, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Alsace, France in December?

Strasbourg averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Alsace, France get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Strasbourg averages just 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Alsace, France.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Alsace, France with often poor weather in Strasbourg.

On average, the best time to visit Alsace, France is in May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Strasbourg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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