Late winter · Weather & things to do
Colmar in February
Colmar sees its driest month, with just 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain, highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (48 mm)
- Humidity
- 86%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 44°F (7°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Average lows of 29°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (48 mm) for the month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April and June – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in January to 50/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Colmar in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
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.
Wistub Brenner
A long-running wine tavern on the edge of Petite Venise serving choucroute, baeckeoffe and Alsace wine by the glass.
Nearby in February
- Strasbourg in February~39 mi · highs 44°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in February~74 mi · highs 40°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in February~84 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in February~99 mi · highs 41°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Colmar?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are April and June – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in February?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (48 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Colmar in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.