Weather in December in Alsace
Considering a trip to Alsace this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Alsace in December?
Alsace 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 and mild in Monaco at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Monaco and -0°C in Wildenstein.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Disneyland Paris with an average of 83 mm to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 133 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Strasbourg.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 44 hours of sunshine in Strasbourg. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alsace in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alsace climate page.
Where to go in Alsace in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Alsace?
Strasbourg
In December Strasbourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Colmar
In December Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ribeauvillé
In December Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Riquewihr
In December Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kaysersberg
In December Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Alsace?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Alsace with often poor weather in Strasbourg.
On average, the best time to visit Alsace 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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