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Strasbourg in December
What December is really like in Strasbourg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
December is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. Expect average highs of 5°C (41°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 8.3 hours of daylight. The busiest month, with the Christmas market, decorated streets and peak hotel prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 5°C (41°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the 11th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 5°C (41°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with November (9°C (48°F)), December is cooler; by January highs stay near 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 08:15
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 16:34
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
Winter (December–February). Christmas market crowds and lights in December, then cold, quiet and low-priced January and February.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Strasbourg Christmas market — stalls across the old town (usually late November to late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Grande Île
Musée Alsacien
Set in three connected Renaissance houses on the Quai Saint-Nicolas, the museum recreates Alsatian rural life with furnished rooms, costumes, toys and religious objects.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Architecture · Orangerie and the European Quarter
European Parliament and the European Quarter
Check the European Parliament site for visitor-centre access and whether a plenary session is taking place.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Gare district
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
A large glass-fronted museum on the Ill beside the Barrage Vauban, with art from Impressionism to the present, including works by Hans Jean Arp, who was born in Strasbourg, and Gustave Doré.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Petite France
Petite France
Come early in the morning or after dinner, when the crowds have gone and the reflections in the canals are clearest.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 5°C, lows near 0°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?
One of the best months to visit Strasbourg, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May–June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. The busiest month, with the Christmas market, decorated streets and peak hotel prices.
+How warm is Strasbourg in December?
Average highs are around 5°C (41°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in December?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.