Strasbourg, the seat of the European Parliament and the capital of Alsace, in northeastern France, has a
, with cold winters and relatively warm summers. In fact, because of its eastern position, it has "German" climate, that is, that of the Rhine Valley, to which it belongs.
amounts to 660 millimeters (26 inches) per year, so it's not abundant, but it's well distributed over the seasons, since Atlantic depressions can affect this area all year round. However, the rains are more abundant between May and September because of afternoon thunderstorms, which can erupt in the warm season.
, from December to February, is cold and gray, with average temperatures near freezing (0 °C or 32 °F). However, there are different weather situations. When the currents come from the Atlantic Ocean, temperatures are fairly mild, and highs can reach or exceed 10 °C (50 °F), in addition, it can rain and there can be a strong wind. When the atmosphere is more stable and the wind is weak, the temperatures are close to the average, and there can be fog and low clouds. On the other hand, when cold winds blow from Eastern Europe, the temperature drops below freezing and it can snow.
At times, there can be cold spells, in which temperatures can drop as low as -10 °C (14 °F) or even below.
The coldest record is -23.6 °C (-10.5 °F) and was set in January 1942.
, from March to May, is cool, unstable and moderately rainy. The season is initially cold, with possible snow and frost in March, and then it gradually becomes milder, but with some chance of cold periods still in April. In May, it can get cold, especially in the first half of the month, with lows close to freezing, but at other times, the first warm days can occur, especially in the second half of the month, when the first afternoon thunderstorms can occur as well.
, from June to August, 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 35 °C (95 °F). The highest record is 39 °C (102.2 °F) and was set in July 2019. In 2022, the temperature reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in May, 38 °C (100.4 °F) in June, 38.4 °C (101.1 °F) in July and 38 °C (100.4 °F) in August.
, from September to November, is initially mild and not too rainy, and then it gradually becomes more gray, cold and rainy. In November, generally the first snowfalls and night frosts occur, but already in October, it can sometimes get cold.
in Strasbourg is scarce in winter, when the days are usually dull and cloudy, while it is acceptable from May to August, when the sun shines for 7/7.5 hours per day on average.
to visit Strasbourg is from mid-May to late September. In this period, the weather is generally pleasant, however, there can be some afternoon thunderstorms, some cool and rainy days, and even some hot days (especially from mid-June to mid-August).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
2.6 °C, with a minimum of
-0.2 °C and a maximum of
5.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-16.8 °C in January 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
17.5 °C in January 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 21% of the time.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.6 °C, with a minimum of
0 °C and a maximum of
7.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-6.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-15 °C in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
15.5 °C. However, it reached
20.8 °C in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
March is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.4 °C, with a minimum of
2.6 °C and a maximum of
12.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.4 °C in March 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20.5 °C. However, it reached
25.1 °C in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, 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 36% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
April is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.4 °C, with a minimum of
5.7 °C and a maximum of
17 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.2 °C in April 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
25.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in April 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is of
11 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.5 °C, with a minimum of
10.1 °C and a maximum of
20.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.1 °C in May 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in May 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 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 66%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
13.5 °C and a maximum of
24.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.2 °C in June 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
38.8 °C in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
70 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 5 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 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.6 °C, with a minimum of
14.9 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
9.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.6 °C in July 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.9 °C in July 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
4.8 °C in August 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.7 °C in August 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 10 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 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
8.6 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.2 °C, with a minimum of
10.7 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.9 °C in September 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28.5 °C. However, it reached
32.6 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, distributed over 9 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 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
7.2 °C and a maximum of
15.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.8 °C in October 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.5 °C in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of
6.4 °C, with a minimum of
3.3 °C and a maximum of
9.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.9 °C in November 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17.5 °C. However, it reached
21.9 °C in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
45 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.4 °C, with a minimum of
0.8 °C and a maximum of
5.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-18.3 °C in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
13.5 °C. However, it reached
16.8 °C in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 17% of the time.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.4 kph.