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Strasbourg in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Autumn colour in the parks and vineyards, with harvest festivals in the wine villages.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Strasbourg: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with September (21°C (70°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 9°C (48°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:49
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 10.7 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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is December at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in December). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Strasbourg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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 · 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
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
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 7°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Strasbourg?
One of the best months to visit Strasbourg. The other best months are May–June, September and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Strasbourg?
It is one of the best months to visit Strasbourg. Autumn colour in the parks and vineyards, with harvest festivals in the wine villages.
+How warm is Strasbourg in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Strasbourg in October?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.