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Strasbourg in December
Strasbourg cools off: highs slip to 42°F (5°C), from 49°F in November, with lows of 31°F (-1°C) and about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 43/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 42°F (5°C)
- Avg low
- 31°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 2.6 in (66 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 42°F (5°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 31°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.6 in (66 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 78%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April – September.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 31°F.
- Shortest days of the year, about 8 h 06 min of daylight.
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in November to 43/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — December is part of it.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 42°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 31°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Strasbourg in December
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Christkindelsmärik
The original market, held since 1570, fills Place Broglie behind a lit gateway.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Red sandstone Gothic cathedral with a 142-metre spire, an astronomical clock and a market at its feet.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 42°F.
Chez Yvonne
A classic winstub on rue du Sanglier with red-checked tables, tarte flambée and Alsace pinot noir.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Pâtisserie Christian
Pastry shop and tearoom on rue Mercière, steps from the cathedral, with bredele biscuits and stollen in December.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in December
- Colmar in December~39 mi · highs 42°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in December~91 mi · highs 39°F, 4.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Rüdesheim in December~97 mi · highs 40°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lucerne in December~109 mi · highs 42°F, 3.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Strasbourg in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 43/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April – September. Expect highs of 42°F (5°C) and 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain.
How cold is Strasbourg in December?
Average highs are 42°F (5°C) and average lows 31°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in December?
Some: about 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.8 in (758 mm).
What should I pack for Strasbourg in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 42°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 31°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Strasbourg
Routes in season in December
- Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg Late Nov – Dec 24
Planning Strasbourg in December?
Share this December plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.