Late spring · Weather & things to do
Colmar in May
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.8 in (96 mm) falling in Colmar, alongside highs near 69°F (21°C) and lows of 49°F (10°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (96 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 49°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (96 mm).
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and June – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (May – July), which brings about 10.4 in (264 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 83/100 in April to 80/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Colmar in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Wistub Brenner
A long-running wine tavern on the edge of Petite Venise serving choucroute, baeckeoffe and Alsace wine by the glass.
Place des Dominicains Christmas market
Wooden chalets line the square beside the Dominican church, under strings of stars and lit plane trees.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Colmar's Gothic collegiate church, with a market set up on the square around it in December.
Koïfhus market
Artisans sell ceramics, wood carving and glass inside and around the 15th-century old customs house.
Nearby in May
- Strasbourg in May~39 mi · highs 69°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in May~74 mi · highs 66°F, 5.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in May~84 mi · highs 66°F, 5.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Interlaken in May~99 mi · highs 65°F, 6.1 in rain · 2°C (4°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 May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Colmar?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 87 in April and June – September. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain.
How hot is Colmar in May?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 49°F (10°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in May?
Some: about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Colmar in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.