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Metz, a city of about 118,000 people on the Moselle river in France’s Grand Est region, sits 55 km from the German border and 60 km from Luxembourg. Its Gothic cathedral holds one of the largest expanses of stained glass in Europe, the Centre Pompidou-Metz anchors a fast-growing modern quarter, and a German imperial district built after 1871 gives the city a look unlike anywhere else in France. Summers are mild at 20°C to 24°C (68°F to 75°F) and winters cold and grey at around 3°C (37°F). Start with the Metz weather by month numbers and the best time to visit Metz windows to fix your dates.
Welcome to Metz: Weather at a Glance
Metz has a temperate oceanic climate with a continental influence from its inland position. July is the warmest month, averaging 20°C (68°F) and peaking at 24°C (75°F) daytime highs with 8 hours of sun. January is the coldest at a 3°C (37°F) average and only 1 hour of daily sun. Rain falls every month, from a low of about 53 mm in April to 78 mm in December, and totals around 750 mm a year. The Moselle valley rarely sees extremes, and the summer season is defined by the free Constellations de Metz light festival.
Metz Seasonal Snapshot
- Spring (March to May): warms from 10°C (50°F) to 18°C (64°F); gardens green up and café terraces reopen in April and May.
- Summer (June to August): 21°C to 24°C (70°F to 75°F), the Constellations light festival and the Mirabelle fair fill the season.
- Autumn (September to November): cools from 20°C (68°F) to 8°C (46°F); September balloons and October foliage, then November grey.
- Winter (December to February): 3°C to 6°C (37°F to 43°F), short days, the Christmas market lights up December.
What to Do in Metz
Start at the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne, free to enter, with its 41.4-metre nave and 6,500 square metres of stained glass by medieval masters and by Marc Chagall. Walk to the Porte des Allemands, then through the Quartier Impérial to the Centre Pompidou-Metz, whose timber-lattice roof is as famous as the art inside. Save the covered market for a mirabelle plum or a madeleine, and in summer follow the free Constellations video mapping at night. The full list with hours and prices is in our things to do in Metz guide.
Metz Quick Facts
- Warmest month: July, 20°C (68°F) average, 24°C (75°F) highs.
- Coldest month: January, 3°C (37°F) average.
- Wettest month: December, 78 mm of rain.
- Driest month: April, about 53 mm of rain.
- Best weather window: June to September.
- Best for events: late June to early September and late November to late December.
- Nearest international airport: Luxembourg (LUX), 72 km north.
- Train from Paris Est: about 1 hour 22 minutes by TGV.
Planning Your Metz Trip
Work through the cluster in order: the Metz neighborhoods guide helps you pick a base, and the Metz travel tips page covers airports, trains and packing.
Suggested Hotels in Metz
For the full area-by-area hotel breakdown, see our where to stay in Metz guide.
La Citadelle Metz MGallery
A 16th-century military barracks converted into a boutique 4-star at 5 avenue Ney, with the La Réserve bistro and a lounge bar, rated 8.8 by guests. Best for couples who want history and design near the station. Check rates and availability
Mercure Metz Centre
A 4-star on Place Saint-Thiébault a short walk from the Centre Pompidou, with the Emile and Lola restaurant and a wine bar. Best for culture-focused travellers who want a central, dependable mid-range stay. Check rates and availability
ibis Styles Metz Centre Gare
A 3-star at 23 avenue Foch, 200 metres from the station, with breakfast included and a 9.1 location score. Best for budget travellers who want a simple base with breakfast covered. Check rates and availability
