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Best Time to Visit Strasbourg

On the climate data, the best time to visit Strasbourg is April – September, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain in September. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

Strasbourg, France
Best months
Apr – Sep
Shoulder
Oct
Toughest
Dec & Jan
Warmest
Jul · 80°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 29°F
Wettest
May · 3.3 in
Driest
Feb · 1.8 in

Strasbourg weather by month

Highs run from 40°F to 80°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 29.8 in (758 mm) of rain.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Strasbourg, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high40°F5°C44°F7°C53°F11°C62°F17°C69°F21°C77°F25°C80°F27°C79°F26°C71°F22°C62°F16°C49°F10°C42°F5°C
Avg low29°F-2°C29°F-2°C34°F1°C41°F5°C49°F10°C56°F14°C60°F15°C59°F15°C51°F10°C44°F7°C36°F2°C31°F-1°C
Rain2.2 in57 mm1.8 in46 mm2.0 in51 mm1.9 in49 mm3.3 in83 mm2.8 in72 mm3.0 in75 mm3.0 in76 mm2.2 in56 mm2.7 in68 mm2.3 in59 mm2.6 in66 mm
Humidity91%87%81%75%74%71%68%70%74%83%90%92%
Cloud78%74%67%65%70%66%62%62%59%70%78%78%
Comfort425067838283858588795743

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. The grid cell sits at about 268 m (879 ft), close to Strasbourg's own ~140 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Strasbourg season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The coldest season, with highs of 40–44°F (5–7°C) and lows down to 29°F (-2°C). It's the driest season, with only about 6.7 in (169 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in December – February. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 45/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 53°F highs in March to 69°F by May. About 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 77/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 77–80°F (25–27°C). It's the wettest season, with about 8.8 in (223 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 56°F (14°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 49°F by November. About 7.2 in (183 mm) of rain falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 36°F (2°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 7 Great, 1 Good, 2 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: April – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Strasbourg weather questions

When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?

On the climate data, the best time to visit Strasbourg is April – September, scoring up to 88/100 with highs around 71°F (22°C) and 2.2 in (56 mm) of rain in September. October is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Strasbourg?

May is the wettest month, averaging about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.8 in (46 mm). The yearly total is around 29.8 in (758 mm).

What is the coldest month in Strasbourg?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C) and highs of 40°F (5°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 80°F (27°C).

Is Strasbourg humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 70%, and highs peak around 80°F (27°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Strasbourg?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 29°F (-2°C) in January.

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