Alsace weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Alsace this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Alsace in January?
Alsace 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.
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Wildenstein to 10°C in Tamniès. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Tamniès and -1°C in Wildenstein. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Alsace. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Disneyland Paris with an average of 65 mm to high rainfall in Wildenstein with 114 mm. Strasbourg experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 56 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alsace in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alsace climate page.
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Popular destinations in Alsace
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Alsace?
Average weather in Strasbourg
In January Strasbourg 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.
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Average weather in Colmar
In January Colmar generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ribeauvillé
In January Ribeauvillé generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Riquewihr
In January Riquewihr generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kaysersberg
In January Kaysersberg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alsace, in France.
Is January the best time to visit Alsace?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Alsace 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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