Late summer · Weather & things to do
Colmar in August
Little changes in Colmar from July: highs stay near 79°F (26°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls.
At 82/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (86 mm)
- Humidity
- 72%
- Cloud cover
- 62%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 59°F (15°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.4 in (86 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around August
August is one of Colmar's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from July (84 → 82/100).
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — August falls outside it.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Colmar in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Wistub Brenner
A long-running wine tavern on the edge of Petite Venise serving choucroute, baeckeoffe and Alsace wine by the glass.
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.
Nearby in August
- Strasbourg in August~39 mi · highs 79°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in August~74 mi · highs 74°F, 5.7 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in August~84 mi · highs 75°F, 6.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in August~99 mi · highs 76°F, 6.5 in rain · 2°C (3°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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Colmar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain.
How hot is Colmar in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in August?
Some: about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Colmar in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.