Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Colmar in November
Colmar cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 62°F in October, with lows of 36°F (2°C) and about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 57/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 36°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 58 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Cool days top out near 50°F (10°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 36°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (64 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 78%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 58 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are April and June – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (12°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 78/100 in October to 57/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Colmar in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
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 50°F.
Collégiale Saint-Martin
Colmar's Gothic collegiate church, with a market set up on the square around it in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 50°F.
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.
Place des Dominicains Christmas market
Wooden chalets line the square beside the Dominican church, under strings of stars and lit plane trees.
Nearby in November
- Strasbourg in November~39 mi · highs 49°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in November~74 mi · highs 48°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in November~84 mi · highs 50°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Interlaken in November~99 mi · highs 50°F, 4.5 in rain · 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Colmar?
It's middling, scoring 57/100. The best months are April and June – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in November?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 36°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in November?
Some: about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in November
- Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg Late Nov – Dec 24
Planning Colmar in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.