Mid-spring · Weather & things to do
Colmar in April
Colmar warms up: highs climb to 62°F (17°C), from 53°F in March, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 83/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 83/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 41°F (5°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around April
April is one of Colmar's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April and June – September.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by May, the score drops to 80/100.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (9°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 67/100 in March to 83/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 41°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Colmar in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Petite Venise
Half-timbered houses and restaurants lean over the Lauch canal, strung with lights for the season.
Maison des Têtes
A 1609 Renaissance house whose facade carries over a hundred carved heads; now a hotel and restaurant.
Koïfhus market
Artisans sell ceramics, wood carving and glass inside and around the 15th-century old customs house.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
Nearby in April
- Strasbourg in April~39 mi · highs 62°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in April~74 mi · highs 59°F, 3.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in April~84 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in April~99 mi · highs 56°F, 4.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, wetter
These averages also cover Kaysersberg.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~368 m to Colmar's ~190 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Colmar in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Colmar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 83/100. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in April?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in April?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 41°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Colmar in April?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.