AI-generatedStrasbourg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 25°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 875 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 147 m
Climate in Strasbourg
Strasbourg has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 25 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Strasbourg is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 16°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:4718:42
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:28–08:30 · evening 17:59–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:28 · evening 19:02–19:14
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Strasbourg in October?
In October, Strasbourg is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 55 min07:47 – 18:42
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %77 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Strasbourg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.9 hours of daylight in Strasbourg, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Strasbourg
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 55 min
- Fair skin
- about 70 min
- Light brown skin
- about 95 min
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Strasbourg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Strasbourg has about 12 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Strasbourg
How breezy and how cloudy Strasbourg is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Strasbourg typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 67 % of the sky over Strasbourg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Strasbourg
How often the day gets hot in Strasbourg (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Strasbourg has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Strasbourg
Snow is possible in Strasbourg, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Strasbourg.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Strasbourg
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 5° | −1° | 1.8 h | 13 | 73 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 7° | 0° | 3.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| MarchMar | 34 | 11° | 2° | 4.7 h | 12 | 68 |
| AprilApr | 61 | 15° | 5° | 6.2 h | 11 | 58 |
| MayMay | 73 | 19° | 10° | 6.7 h | 13 | 81 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 23° | 14° | 7.5 h | 12 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 25° | 15° | 7.7 h | 12 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 25° | 15° | 7.2 h | 12 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 20° | 12° | 5.8 h | 10 | 68 |
| OctoberOct | 51 | 16° | 8° | 3.2 h | 12 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 10° | 3° | 1.8 h | 13 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 6° | 1° | 1.4 h | 14 | 85 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
48.58° N, 7.75° E · 147 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Strasbourg
The best time to visit Strasbourg is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in March and in May and in July and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 85 mm.
Strasbourg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Strasbourg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–19 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Strasbourg in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 23–25 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Strasbourg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Strasbourg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Strasbourg for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Strasbourg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Strasbourg: score 79 against 51. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 51 | 79better |
| Day high | 16° | 23° |
| Night low | 8° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, May, Jul, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Jan
Snow on 2 or more days
Strasbourg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January5° · 2 h
In January, Strasbourg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in January14February7° · 3 h
In February, Strasbourg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in February34March11° · 5 h
In March, Strasbourg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in March61April15° · 6 h
In April, Strasbourg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in April73May19° · 7 h
In May, Strasbourg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in May79June23° · 8 h
In June, Strasbourg is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in June78July25° · 8 h
In July, Strasbourg is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in July78August25° · 7 h
In August, Strasbourg is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in August76September20° · 6 h
In September, Strasbourg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in September51October16° · 3 h
In October, Strasbourg is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in October18November10° · 2 h
In November, Strasbourg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg in November8December6° · 1 h
In December, Strasbourg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Strasbourg.
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Strasbourg vs. Haguenau
In October the holiday weather in Strasbourg and Haguenau is about equally good (score 51 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in Haguenau as in Strasbourg. Haguenau gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Strasbourg | Haguenau |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 51 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
France in October: the best places
In October, Strasbourg ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 8Troyes17°60
- 26StrasbourgThis page16°51
Planning a trip to Strasbourg
Weather for your travel dates
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Strasbourg in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Strasbourg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 20 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 51
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 20 min
- Distance
- 670 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Strasbourg
When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?
The best time to visit Strasbourg is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Strasbourg?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 25 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Strasbourg?
Rain is most frequent in March and in May and in July and from October to January; the wettest month is December with 85 mm. The driest month is April with 58 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Strasbourg get?
Strasbourg gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Strasbourg in?
Strasbourg uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Strasbourg?
A nonstop flight from London to Strasbourg takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 670 km.
Which school holidays are best for Strasbourg?
Strasbourg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 51, Christmas holidays 9.
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