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Alsace Weather in October

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

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

What to Expect in Alsace in October

Alsace, France is a region in France. October in Alsace generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Le Bonhomme at 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Tamniès at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Tamniès and 6°C (43°F) in Le Bonhomme.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wissembourg with an average of 72 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Monaco with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Strasbourg experiences about 98 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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Best Places to Visit in Alsace in October

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

Temperature range in Alsace (October)

Precipitation variation in Alsace (October)

Strasbourg

In October Strasbourg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
98 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Strasbourg →

Colmar

In October Colmar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
116 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Colmar →

Ribeauvillé

In October Ribeauvillé generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
115 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Ribeauvillé →

Riquewihr

In October Riquewihr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
115 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Riquewihr →

Kaysersberg

In October Kaysersberg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
163 hours
116 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kaysersberg →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Strasbourg 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Colmar 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Ribeauvillé 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Riquewihr 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Kaysersberg 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Obernai 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Alsace weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Alsace, France typically experiences tolerable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Strasbourg average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Strasbourg peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in October, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Alsace, France during October, with Strasbourg averaging close to 82 mm (3.2 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Alsace, France?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Alsace, France with overall tolerable weather in Strasbourg. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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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