Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Colmar in October
Colmar cools off: highs slip to 62°F (17°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
It scores 78/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 3.1 in (78 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 33 min
- Comfort score
- 78/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 44°F (7°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.1 in (78 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and June – September).
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in September to 78/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.1 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Colmar in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
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.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
Nearby in October
- Strasbourg in October~39 mi · highs 62°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in October~74 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Lucerne in October~84 mi · highs 61°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Interlaken in October~99 mi · highs 61°F, 4.2 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Colmar?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 78/100 against a best of 87 in April and June – September. Expect highs of 62°F (17°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain.
How cold is Colmar in October?
Average highs are 62°F (17°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Colmar in October?
Some: about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 33.3 in (847 mm).
What should I pack for Colmar in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.1 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Colmar in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.