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Strasbourg in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 9°C (48°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. Cold and damp until the Christmas market opens late in the month and crowds arrive.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with October (15°C (59°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:38
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:50
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Harvest season on the Wine Route, autumn colours and the start of the Christmas market in late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in December). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Strasbourg Christmas market opens (usually late November)
- Jazzdor festival (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Grande Île
Église Saint-Thomas
Check the church noticeboard for organ concerts.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Grande Île
Strasbourg Cathedral
Built from pink Vosges sandstone between the 12th and 15th centuries, Notre-Dame de Strasbourg has an intricately carved west façade and a single 142-metre spire, the tallest building in the world for over two centuries.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Grande Île
Astronomical Clock
Buy a ticket for the midday show and arrive early, as the viewing area fills quickly.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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Palace · Grande Île
Palais Rohan
The 18th-century palace of the prince-bishops, beside the cathedral, houses three museums: the Museum of Decorative Arts in the state apartments, the Museum of Fine Arts with European painting from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, and the Archaeological Museum in the basement.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 3°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Strasbourg?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events 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 November a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is a shoulder-season month. Cold and damp until the Christmas market opens late in the month and crowds arrive.
+How warm is Strasbourg in November?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in November?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.