Best time to visit Strasbourg, France

Our verdict

The best time to visit Strasbourg is October

Want to know when to travel to Strasbourg? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, October is the best time to go to Strasbourg. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In the height of summer, temperatures in Strasbourg can reach a maximum of 27℃ (81℉). The average low temperatures in winter float around -1℃ (31℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about -5℃ (23℉).

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Strasbourg, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Strasbourg below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

July

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Strasbourg seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Strasbourg as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Strasbourg is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Strasbourg

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Strasbourg for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Strasbourg climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Strasbourg for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Strasbourg in January

  • Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average high temperature: 4℃ (40℉)
  • Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 13 days
  • Average snow days: 6 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Strasbourg in February

  • Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 38mm (2") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 5 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Strasbourg in March

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 13 days
  • Average snow days: 2 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Strasbourg in April

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 30mm (1") over 12 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Strasbourg in May

  • Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average high temperature: 19℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Strasbourg in June

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (63℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (53℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 14 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Strasbourg in July

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 55mm (2") over 17 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Strasbourg in August

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 14 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Strasbourg in September

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.

Strasbourg in October

  • Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 11 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Strasbourg in November

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
  • Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
  • Average humidity: 83%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 13 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Strasbourg in December

  • Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average high temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
  • Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 14 days
  • Average snow days: 4 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Strasbourg in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Strasbourg is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 25℃ (76℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Strasbourg is generally around September. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in September first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Strasbourg is generally around July, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of July too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Strasbourg, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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