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Strasbourg in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Still cold and quiet, with low hotel prices; occasional bright, frosty days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (4°C (39°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:37
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.1 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, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Strasbourg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Orangerie and the European Quarter
European Parliament and the European Quarter
Strasbourg is the official seat of the European Parliament, whose glass Louise Weiss building stands on the Ill near the Council of Europe's Palace of Europe and Richard Rogers' European Court of Human Rights.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Gare district
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Visit after the Barrage Vauban; it is just across the water.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Neighbourhood · Petite France
Petite France
The old tanners' and millers' quarter has some of the best-preserved half-timbered houses in Alsace along canals and locks.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Architecture
Landmark · Grande Île
Place Kléber
Combine it with Place Gutenberg and the shopping streets of Rue des Grandes Arcades nearby.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -1°C and 9 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 February a good time to visit Strasbourg?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–June, September–October and December are better overall. Compare every month.
Strasbourg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still cold and quiet, with low hotel prices; occasional bright, frosty days.
+How warm is Strasbourg in February?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.