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Alsace Weather in February

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

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Planning a trip to Alsace, France this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Alsace in February

Alsace, France is a region in France. February in Alsace generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Le Bonhomme at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Monaco at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Monaco and -1°C (30°F) in Le Bonhomme.

To explore the conditions in Alsace, France in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 107 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Strasbourg gets roughly 85 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March13°C (55°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
Best Time to Visit Alsace →

Best Places to Visit in Alsace in February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Alsace, France?

Temperature range in Alsace (February)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (February)

Strasbourg

In February Strasbourg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
56 hours
85 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In February Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
97 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Colmar →

Ribeauvillé

In February Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
98 hours
152 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In February Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
98 hours
152 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In February Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
77 hours
97 hours
142 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kaysersberg →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Colmar 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ribeauvillé 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Riquewihr 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Kaysersberg 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Obernai 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Alsace weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Alsace, France in February. The popular destination of Strasbourg averages 8°C (46°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this winter month.

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

In Strasbourg, the average daytime high in February is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

February is on the drier side in Alsace, France. Strasbourg averages only about 76 mm (3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Strasbourg, February may not be the ideal time to visit Alsace, France.

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

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