September stays pleasant at 21C (70F) before dropping to 9C (48F) by November. Rain is moderate (47-58mm). The Christmas market setup begins in late November, transforming the city.
Winter (December to February)
January is coldest with highs of 5C (41F) and lows of -1C (30F). Snow falls occasionally (5-10 days per winter) with accumulation of a few centimeters. The Strasbourg Christmas Market runs late November through December 24, drawing 2 million visitors despite the cold. Sunshine drops to 2 hours daily.
July and August peak at 26C (79F) with 8 hours of sun. Rain is moderate at 63-74mm. This is the driest and sunniest season but also the busiest with tourists. Occasional heatwaves push temperatures above 35C (95F) due to the Rhine Valley’s continental influence.
Autumn (September to November)
September stays pleasant at 21C (70F) before dropping to 9C (48F) by November. Rain is moderate (47-58mm). The Christmas market setup begins in late November, transforming the city.
Winter (December to February)
January is coldest with highs of 5C (41F) and lows of -1C (30F). Snow falls occasionally (5-10 days per winter) with accumulation of a few centimeters. The Strasbourg Christmas Market runs late November through December 24, drawing 2 million visitors despite the cold. Sunshine drops to 2 hours daily.
March starts at 12C (54F) with 9 rain days. By May, temperatures reach 21C (70F) with 7 hours of daily sun. May is the wettest month at 72mm. The city’s canals and half-timbered buildings look their best with spring blossoms in April.
Summer (June to August)
July and August peak at 26C (79F) with 8 hours of sun. Rain is moderate at 63-74mm. This is the driest and sunniest season but also the busiest with tourists. Occasional heatwaves push temperatures above 35C (95F) due to the Rhine Valley’s continental influence.
Autumn (September to November)
September stays pleasant at 21C (70F) before dropping to 9C (48F) by November. Rain is moderate (47-58mm). The Christmas market setup begins in late November, transforming the city.
Winter (December to February)
January is coldest with highs of 5C (41F) and lows of -1C (30F). Snow falls occasionally (5-10 days per winter) with accumulation of a few centimeters. The Strasbourg Christmas Market runs late November through December 24, drawing 2 million visitors despite the cold. Sunshine drops to 2 hours daily.
Strasbourg has an oceanic climate (Koppen Cfb) with continental influence from its position in the Rhine Valley of northeastern France. Summers are warm but not hot, winters are cold with occasional snowfall, and rainfall is distributed throughout the year with a slight summer maximum. The city sits at 142m (466ft) elevation along the Ill River near the German border. Annual rainfall averages 630mm across roughly 115 rain days — significantly drier than western French cities.
Monthly Temperature and Rainfall in Strasbourg
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rain (mm) | Rain Days | Sun Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C (41°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 35 | 9 | 2 |
| Feb | 7°C (45°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 33 | 8 | 3 |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 38 | 9 | 4 |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 | 9 | 6 |
| May | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 72 | 11 | 7 |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 74 | 10 | 8 |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 | 10 | 8 |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 | 9 | 8 |
| Sep | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 58 | 8 | 6 |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 54 | 9 | 4 |
| Nov | 9°C (48°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 | 9 | 2 |
| Dec | 6°C (43°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 42 | 10 | 2 |
Strasbourg Weather by Season
Spring (March to May)
March starts at 12C (54F) with 9 rain days. By May, temperatures reach 21C (70F) with 7 hours of daily sun. May is the wettest month at 72mm. The city’s canals and half-timbered buildings look their best with spring blossoms in April.
Summer (June to August)
July and August peak at 26C (79F) with 8 hours of sun. Rain is moderate at 63-74mm. This is the driest and sunniest season but also the busiest with tourists. Occasional heatwaves push temperatures above 35C (95F) due to the Rhine Valley’s continental influence.
Autumn (September to November)
September stays pleasant at 21C (70F) before dropping to 9C (48F) by November. Rain is moderate (47-58mm). The Christmas market setup begins in late November, transforming the city.
Winter (December to February)
January is coldest with highs of 5C (41F) and lows of -1C (30F). Snow falls occasionally (5-10 days per winter) with accumulation of a few centimeters. The Strasbourg Christmas Market runs late November through December 24, drawing 2 million visitors despite the cold. Sunshine drops to 2 hours daily.
