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Best time to visit Colmar: month by month
Short answer
May to October is best for the vineyards, with highs of about 19–25°C; September and October add the grape harvest, with highs of about 18–22°C and fewer rainy days. The Christmas markets, from late November to late December, are magical but very crowded and expensive. Winter outside the markets is cold and quiet.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | 0°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | 1°C | 12 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 3°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 14°C | 5°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 19°C | 10°C | 13 | medium |
| Jun | 25°C | 15°C | 13 | high |
| Jul | 25°C | 15°C | 12 | high |
| Aug | 25°C | 15°C | 12 | high |
| Sep | 22°C | 13°C | 8 | high |
| Oct | 18°C | 9°C | 9 | medium |
| Nov | 10°C | 4°C | 17 | high |
| Dec | 7°C | 2°C | 15 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs rise from about 12°C in March to 19°C in May, with 11–13 rainy days a month; vineyards turn green and the town is calmer than in summer.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 25°C and lows of 15°C, with around 12–13 rainy days a month, often short storms; busy, with hotter spells above 30°C.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
About 22°C in September and 18°C in October with only 8–9 rainy days, then 10°C and wetter in November; harvest season and the best time for wine.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 6–9°C and lows near 0–2°C; December is packed for the Christmas markets, January and February are quiet and cheap.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas markets — from late November to about 29 December
- Foire aux Vins d'Alsace (Alsace Wine Fair) — late July to early August
- Grape harvest and village wine festivals — September and October
When to avoid
Avoid December weekends unless the Christmas markets are your reason for coming, as crowds and prices are at their peak. January and February are cold and grey, with some restaurants closing for holidays.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Colmar?
September or October for the harvest, with highs of about 18–22°C and fewer rainy days; May and June are also lovely.
When are the Colmar Christmas markets?
Usually from the last week of November until about 29 December. Book rooms months ahead.
Is Colmar worth visiting in winter?
Yes in December for the markets; January and February are cold and quiet, with low prices.