Best time to visit · Strasbourg · France
The best time to visit Strasbourg
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Strasbourg are May to June and September to October, when weather is mild, the canals are pleasant for walking and the vineyards are green or golden. December is the most popular month for the Christmas market, but it is crowded and expensive. Winter outside Advent is cold but quiet and low-priced.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June, September–October and December
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and November
- Warmest month
- July (avg high 26°C (79°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 4°C (39°F))
- Rainiest month
- May (~11 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- February
Seasons
Strasbourg has a semi-continental climate: cold winters with frost and occasional snow, warm summers with thunderstorms and occasional heatwaves, and fairly even rainfall throughout the year.
March–May
Spring
Blossom, nesting storks and mild weather, with showers and busy holiday weekends in May.
June–August
Summer
Warm days, outdoor dining by the canals, concerts and the occasional heatwave or thunderstorm.
September–November
Autumn
Harvest season on the Wine Route, autumn colours and the start of the Christmas market in late November.
December–February
Winter
Christmas market crowds and lights in December, then cold, quiet and low-priced January and February.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | -1°C | 10 | 8.7 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 6°C | -1°C | 9 | 10.1 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 11°C | 2°C | 10 | 11.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 16°C | 5°C | 9 | 13.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 11 | 15.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 23°C | 13°C | 10 | 16.1 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 26°C | 14°C | 10 | 15.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August | 25°C | 14°C | 9 | 14.3 h | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| September | 21°C | 11°C | 8 | 12.5 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| October | 15°C | 7°C | 9 | 10.7 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 10 | 9.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| December | 5°C | 0°C | 10 | 8.3 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Winter sales (usually from early January) |
| April | Easter markets (March or April) |
| June | Fête de la Musique — free concerts (21 June); Strasbourg Music Festival (usually June) |
| July | Bastille Day fireworks (14 July) |
| September | European Heritage Days (usually third weekend of September); Foire Européenne trade fair (usually September) |
| November | Strasbourg Christmas market opens (usually late November); Jazzdor festival (usually November) |
| December | Strasbourg Christmas market — stalls across the old town (usually late November to late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | A warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; Shoes with good grip for icy pavements; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Strasbourg?
The best times to visit Strasbourg are May to June and September to October, when weather is mild, the canals are pleasant for walking and the vineyards are green or golden. December is the most popular month for the Christmas market, but it is crowded and expensive. Winter outside Advent is cold but quiet and low-priced.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Strasbourg?
Usually in February. Still cold and quiet, with low hotel prices; occasional bright, frosty days.
+What is the rainiest month in Strasbourg?
May, with about 11 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Strasbourg get?
The warmest month, July, averages highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F).