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Best time to visit Strasbourg: month by month
Short answer
May to June and September to October are the best months, with highs of about 18–27°C and the wine harvest in early autumn. July and August are warm (about 25–26°C) with long terrace evenings, and late November to 24 December brings the famous Christmas market, crowded and expensive; January to March is cold and grey but quiet.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6°C | 0°C | 14 | low |
| Feb | 9°C | 1°C | 11 | low |
| Mar | 12°C | 2°C | 11 | low |
| Apr | 14°C | 4°C | 12 | medium |
| May | 20°C | 10°C | 13 | medium |
| Jun | 27°C | 15°C | 12 | medium |
| Jul | 26°C | 16°C | 13 | high |
| Aug | 25°C | 16°C | 15 | high |
| Sep | 23°C | 12°C | 10 | medium |
| Oct | 18°C | 9°C | 13 | medium |
| Nov | 10°C | 4°C | 19 | medium |
| Dec | 7°C | 2°C | 16 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool in March (about 12°C) and April (14°C), warming to about 20°C in May, with 11–13 rainy days a month; asparagus season in spring.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Warm, about 25–27°C by day and 15–16°C at night, with 12–15 rainy days a month (often short showers); terraces and long evenings.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 23°C) and October (18°C) are pleasant, with the wine harvest along the Alsace Wine Route; November is grey and wet at about 10°C, and the Christmas market opens late in the month.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold, about 6–9°C by day and 0–2°C at night; December is busy with the Christmas market, while January and February are quiet and cheap.
Events worth planning around
- Christmas market (Christkindelsmärik), from the last week of November to 24 December
- Fête de la Musique, free music across the city (21 June)
- Bastille Day (14 July)
- European Heritage Days, when many buildings open free (a weekend in September)
When to avoid
Avoid December weekends if you dislike crowds and high hotel prices. Avoid January to March if you want outdoor terraces and long days.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Strasbourg?
May, June, September or October, with mild weather and fewer crowds.
When is the Strasbourg Christmas market?
Usually from the last week of November to 24 December.
Is Strasbourg worth visiting in winter?
Yes in December for the Christmas market; January and February are cold and grey but quiet and cheap.