Month guide · Strasbourg · France
Strasbourg in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Days lengthen and the first café terraces open; showers are frequent.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (6°C (43°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:43
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:34
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Spring (March–May). Blossom, nesting storks and mild weather, with showers and busy holiday weekends in May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Strasbourg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Petite France
Ponts Couverts and Barrage Vauban
Climb to the Barrage Vauban terrace for the classic view of the Ponts Couverts with the cathedral behind.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Experience · Grande Île
Batorama boat tour
Glass-roofed boats circle the Grande Île and pass through the locks of Petite France before heading to the Neustadt and the European Quarter.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Architecture · Grande Île
Maison Kammerzell
Look closely at the carved wooden figures depicting the five senses, the ages of man and biblical scenes.
- Time needed
- 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
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Neighbourhood · Neustadt
Neustadt and Place de la République
The German imperial district built after 1871 centres on Place de la République, a circular garden surrounded by the Palais du Rhin, the National Theatre and the National and University Library.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°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 March 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 March a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days lengthen and the first café terraces open; showers are frequent.
+How warm is Strasbourg in March?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.