Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Strasbourg in October
Strasbourg cools off: highs slip to 62°F (16°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 62°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.7 in (68 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 62°F (16°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.7 in (68 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April – September).
- Comfort slips from 88/100 in September to 79/100.
- 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 eveningslows near 44°F
- 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 October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Red sandstone Gothic cathedral with a 142-metre spire, an astronomical clock and a market at its feet.
Barrage Vauban
A 17th-century covered dam with a free rooftop terrace looking over the Ponts Couverts to the cathedral.
Maison Kammerzell
Restaurant in the carved 15th-century house on the cathedral square, known for its fish choucroute.
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.
Nearby in October
- Colmar in October~39 mi · highs 62°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Zurich in October~91 mi · highs 59°F, 3.9 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Rüdesheim in October~97 mi · highs 59°F, 2.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lucerne in October~109 mi · highs 61°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 88 in April – September. Expect highs of 62°F (16°C) and 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain.
How cold is Strasbourg in October?
Average highs are 62°F (16°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in October?
Some: about 2.7 in (68 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 29.8 in (758 mm).
What should I pack for Strasbourg in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 44°F), 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).
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