Early winter · Weather & things to do
Colmar in December
Colmar cools off: highs slip to 42°F (5°C), from 50°F in November, with lows of 30°F (-1°C) and about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (70 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 30°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Some rain is likely, about 2.8 in (70 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 78%.
Only about 8 h 10 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and June – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 30°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 10 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in November to 43/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 30°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Colmar in December
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
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.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in December
- Strasbourg in December~39 mi · highs 42°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in December~74 mi · highs 39°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in December~84 mi · highs 42°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Interlaken in December~99 mi · highs 42°F, 3.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, 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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Colmar?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April and June – September. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in December?
Average highs are 42°F (5°C) and average lows 30°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in December?
Some: about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 30°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg Late Nov – Dec 24
Planning Colmar in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.