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On the climate data, the best time to visit Colmar is April and June – September, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain in September. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
These averages also cover Kaysersberg.
Highs run from 41°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 33.3 in (847 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 41°F5°C | 44°F7°C | 53°F12°C | 62°F17°C | 69°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 80°F27°C | 79°F26°C | 71°F22°C | 62°F17°C | 50°F10°C | 42°F5°C |
| Avg low | 28°F-2°C | 29°F-2°C | 34°F1°C | 41°F5°C | 49°F10°C | 57°F14°C | 60°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 51°F10°C | 44°F7°C | 36°F2°C | 30°F-1°C |
| Rain/snow | 2.4 in60 mm | 1.9 in48 mm | 2.2 in56 mm | 2.2 in57 mm | 3.8 in96 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 3.1 in78 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 2.8 in70 mm |
| Humidity | 91% | 86% | 81% | 75% | 75% | 73% | 70% | 72% | 76% | 84% | 90% | 92% |
| Cloud | 78% | 74% | 67% | 65% | 70% | 66% | 62% | 62% | 59% | 70% | 78% | 78% |
| Comfort | 42 | 50 | 67 | 83 | 80 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 87 | 78 | 57 | 43 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~368 m (1,207 ft) to Colmar's ~190 m (623 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 41–44°F (5–7°C) and lows down to 28°F (-2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 7.0 in (178 mm) of rain or snow, 21% of the year's total. January is cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 45/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 53°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 8.2 in (209 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). April is among the best-scoring months (season average 77/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 77–80°F (25–27°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.0 in (254 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 57°F (14°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 82/100.
Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 50°F by November. About 8.1 in (206 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). September is among the best-scoring months (season average 74/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Colmar is April and June – September, scoring up to 87/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain in September. May and October are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
May is the wettest month, averaging about 3.8 in (96 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.9 in (48 mm). The yearly total is around 33.3 in (847 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C) and highs of 41°F (5°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 72%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 28°F (-2°C) in January.
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