Climate - Colmar (France)

The climate of Colmar is semi-continental, characterized by cold and gray winters, accompanied by frequent snowfalls, although generally not abundant, and warm summers, with some hot days, and with some chance of thunderstorms.
The city is located in the north-east of France, in Alsace, in the Upper Rhine department, a short distance from the border with Germany. Lying east of the Vosges, it has a dry microclimate, favorable for the production of the Alsace wine.
The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 2.4 °C (36 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 20.6 °C (69 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 605 millimeters (23.8 inches) per year. In France, only a few cities in the center-south (Clermont-Ferrand, Perpignan, Leucate, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille) are less rainy. Precipitation ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 75 mm (3 in) in the wettest (May). Here is the average precipitation.

The winter is cold and gray. There may be relatively mild periods, when Atlantic currents prevail, and other colder periods, when the temperature drops below freezing and it can snow.
Sometimes, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. The coldest record is -22 °C (-7.6 °F) and was set in January 1966.
In summer, the temperatures are generally pleasant and lend themselves to outdoor activities, although sometimes there can be rains and thunderstorms.
At times, hot periods can occur, generally of short duration, which in recent years are becoming more frequent due to global warming, and in which the temperature can exceed 32 °C (90 °F). The highest record is 41 °C (105.8 °F) and was set in August 2003.



On average, there are around 1,800 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Best Time

The best time to visit Colmar runs from mid-May to mid-September, since it is the warmest and sunniest period of the year. Sometimes, it can be hot in July and August, while in other circumstances, nights can be cool or even a little cold even in these months, so it can be useful to bring a sweatshirt or sweater and a light jacket for the evening.

Colmar - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Colmar is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.4 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.8 °C (3.6 °F) in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Colmar is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.5 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -17.4 °C (0.7 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In March, the weather in Colmar is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.2 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.1 °C (4.8 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 24.7 °C (76.5 °F) in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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In April, the weather in Colmar is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.1 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F) and a maximum of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -5.5 °C (22.1 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29.7 °C (85.5 °F) in April 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Colmar is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in May 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 34.7 °C (94.5 °F) in May 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Colmar is usually warm. The average temperature is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.9 °C (55.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.1 °C (35.8 °F) in June 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Colmar is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.6 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F) in July 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.7 °C (101.7 °F) in July 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Colmar is usually warm. The average temperature is of 20.2 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 14 °C (57.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 40.9 °C (105.6 °F) in August 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Colmar is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.1 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in September 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In October, the weather in Colmar is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.6 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.8 °C (44.2 °F) and a maximum of 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.6 °C (18.3 °F) in October 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) in October 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Colmar is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.2 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22.5 °F). However, it dropped to -13.1 °C (8.4 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 25% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Colmar is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) and a maximum of 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -17.9 °C (-0.2 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).