Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Colmar in January
This is the coldest month in Colmar: highs average 41°F (5°C) and lows 28°F (-2°C), with about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 41°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.4 in (60 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 41°F (5°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with lows well below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 78%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 35 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April and June – September.
- Snow becomes likely from January, so check road and trail conditions.
- Comfort holds steady from December (43 → 42/100).
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January falls outside it.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Colmar in January
With highs near 41°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Wistub Brenner
A long-running wine tavern on the edge of Petite Venise serving choucroute, baeckeoffe and Alsace wine by the glass.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Place des Dominicains Christmas market
Wooden chalets line the square beside the Dominican church, under strings of stars and lit plane trees.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 41°F.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Colmar's Gothic collegiate church, with a market set up on the square around it in December.
Nearby in January
- Strasbourg in January~39 mi · highs 40°F, 2.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in January~74 mi · highs 38°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in January~84 mi · highs 40°F, 3.7 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Interlaken in January~99 mi · highs 40°F, 3.2 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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Colmar?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April and June – September. Expect highs of 41°F (5°C) and 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Colmar in January?
Average highs are 41°F (5°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Colmar in January?
Some: about 2.4 in (60 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Colmar in January?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.