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Strasbourg in February
Strasbourg sees its driest month, with just 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain, highs of 44°F (7°C) and lows of 29°F (-2°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-2°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What February feels like
Cool days top out near 44°F (7°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's February.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April – September.
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by March, lows rise to 34°F.
- Comfort improves from 42/100 in January to 50/100.
- Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 24, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Strasbourg in February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Grand Sapin, Place Kléber
A Vosges fir of around 30 metres stands on the main square, with the Village du Partage charity stalls beside it.
Petite France
Tanners' and millers' houses along the canals of the Ill at the western tip of the Grande Ile.
Chez Yvonne
A classic winstub on rue du Sanglier with red-checked tables, tarte flambée and Alsace pinot noir.
Pâtisserie Christian
Pastry shop and tearoom on rue Mercière, steps from the cathedral, with bredele biscuits and stollen in December.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
Nearby in February
- Colmar in February~39 mi · highs 44°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in February~91 mi · highs 40°F, 2.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Rüdesheim in February~97 mi · highs 42°F, 1.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lucerne in February~109 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are April – September, at up to 88. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain.
How cold is Strasbourg in February?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 29°F (-2°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in February?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.8 in (758 mm).
What should I pack for Strasbourg in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Strasbourg in February?
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