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Alsace Weather in January

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

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Strasbourg Colmar Ribeauvillé Riquewihr

Planning a journey to Alsace, France this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Alsace in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Wildenstein to 12°C (54°F) in Monaco. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Monaco and -1°C (30°F) in Wildenstein. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Alsace, France. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Monaco with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Strasbourg receives about 56 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, 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) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September22°C (72°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Alsace in January

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

Temperature range in Alsace (January)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (January)

Strasbourg

In January Strasbourg 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
44 hours
56 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In January Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
77 hours
97 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Colmar →

Ribeauvillé

In January Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
59 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In January Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
72 hours
59 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In January Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
58 hours
77 hours
97 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Alsace, in France.

In our records: France January extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in France was -14°C (7°F) in Colmar on January 12, 1987.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Colmar 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Ribeauvillé 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Riquewihr 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Kaysersberg 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Obernai 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Alsace weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Alsace, France brings poor weather. In Strasbourg, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near 0°C (32°F).

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

In Strasbourg, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alsace, France during January, with Strasbourg averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Alsace, France due to the typically poor weather in Strasbourg.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Strasbourg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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