Best Time to Visit Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Strasbourg.
Strasbourg does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 20.2°C / 68.4°F) and driest (January, 41 mm / 1.6 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–April; the wetter half falls in May–September. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 2.1°C / 35.8°F in January to 20.2°C / 68.4°F in July, with rainfall from 41 mm / 1.6 in (January) to 93 mm / 3.7 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Strasbourg's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 19.8°C67.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| July | 20.2°C68.4°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| September | 15.6°C60.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
No month at Strasbourg matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?
Strasbourg doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on January (driest, ~41 mm / 1.6 in) and July (warmest, 20.2°C / 68.4°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from France's national average.
When is the rainy season in Strasbourg?
The rainy season at Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin runs through May–September, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 62 mm / 2.4 in. The wettest single month is June (93 mm / 3.7 in).
What is the driest month in Strasbourg?
The driest month in Strasbourg is January, averaging about 41 mm / 1.6 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 2.1°C / 35.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Strasbourg?
The least comfortable months for travel to Strasbourg — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, May, June, July, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 93 mm / 3.7 in in June, and the coldest month averages 2.1°C / 35.8°F.
Is Strasbourg climate different from France overall?
Yes, usually. Our Strasbourg figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our France figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Strasbourg specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.