Town in Grand Est, France
Colmar weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Colmar
May–June and September–October are mild and good for wine villages. December has Christmas markets and big crowds; winters are cold and often grey.
Colmar weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan5°60 mm
- Feb6°48 mm
- Mar12°56 mm
- Apr17°57 mm
- May21°96 mm
- Jun25°83 mm
- Jul27°85 mm
- Aug26°86 mm
- Sep22°64 mm
- Oct16°78 mm
- Nov10°64 mm
- Dec5°70 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C41°F | -2°C28°F | 60 mm | 91% | Cold |
| February | 6°C44°F | -2°C29°F | 48 mm | 86% | Cold |
| March | 12°C53°F | 1°C34°F | 56 mm | 81% | Cool |
| April | 17°C62°F | 5°C41°F | 57 mm | 75% | Cool |
| May | 21°C69°F | 10°C49°F | 96 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 25°C77°F | 14°C56°F | 83 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 27°C80°F | 15°C60°F | 85 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| August | 26°C79°F | 15°C59°F | 86 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| September | 22°C71°F | 10°C51°F | 64 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| October | 16°C62°F | 6°C44°F | 78 mm | 84% | Cool |
| November | 10°C50°F | 2°C36°F | 64 mm | 90% | Cold |
| December | 5°C42°F | -1°C30°F | 70 mm | 92% | Cold |
Best months across France
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Nice | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Provence | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| French Riviera | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Lyon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| Marseille | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Bordeaux | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
| Cannes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Strasbourg | May–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec | Jul (27°C) |
| Chamonix | Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar | Jul (22°C) |
| Annecy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Corsica | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (30°C) |
| Aix-en-Provence | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (32°C) |
| Toulouse | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Loire Valley | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Normandy | May–Jul, Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Montpellier | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Avignon | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Biarritz | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (27°C) |
| Colmar | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Saint-Tropez | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (30°C) |
| Antibes | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Nantes | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Lille | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Carcassonne | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Brittany | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Dordogne | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (28°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Colmar?
May–Jun, Sep–Oct. May–June and September–October are mild and good for wine villages. December has Christmas markets and big crowds; winters are cold and often grey.
When is the rainy season in Colmar?
Rain peaks in May with about 96 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Colmar?
July, with average highs of 27°C (80°F).
How cold does Colmar get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (28°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.