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Strasbourg in January
What January 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
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 8.7 hours of daylight. Cold and grey, with frost and occasional snow; the Christmas crowds have gone and museums are quiet.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 8.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Strasbourg: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with December (5°C (41°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 08:16
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:00
- Daylight
- About 8.7 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, January rates 1 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
- Winter sales (usually from early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Grande Île
Strasbourg Cathedral
See the west façade twice: in the late-afternoon sun, when the sandstone turns rose-red, and floodlit after dark.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Grande Île
Astronomical Clock
The cathedral's astronomical clock, rebuilt in its current form in the 1840s by Jean-Baptiste Schwilgué, shows planetary positions, the date of Easter and the phases of the moon.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Palace · Grande Île
Palais Rohan
Start with the princes' apartments, then choose fine arts or archaeology depending on your interest.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Grande Île
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Next to the cathedral, this museum displays original sculptures from the cathedral's façade, including the figures of the Church and the Synagogue, medieval stained glass and Upper Rhine painting.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 4°C, lows near -1°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 January a good time to visit Strasbourg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. 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 January a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold and grey, with frost and occasional snow; the Christmas crowds have gone and museums are quiet.
+How warm is Strasbourg in January?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in January?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.