Alsace
Half-timbered villages that look like they were built for a storybook, a wine route through vineyards below the Vosges hills, and Christmas markets that basically invented the genre.
The best time to visit Alsace is May, or Dec for the markets, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (60°F). Local time there is 18:28 (UTC+2).
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The year at a glance
May · high 19°C · rain 65mm · 15.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Strasbourg, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°C42°F | 64mm2.5in | 8.7h8.7h | |
| February | 10°C49°F | 62mm2.4in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| March | 12°C54°F | 55mm2.2in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 16°C60°F | 52mm2.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| May | 19°C67°F | 65mm2.6in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| June | 26°C78°F | 71mm2.8in | 16.1h16.1h | |
| July | 27°C80°F | 59mm2.3in | 15.7h15.7h | |
| August | 26°C78°F | 63mm2.5in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| September | 23°C73°F | 48mm1.9in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| October | 17°C63°F | 79mm3.1in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| November | 10°C49°F | 65mm2.6in | 9.1h9.1h | |
| December | 7°C44°F | 89mm3.5in | 8.3h8.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Alsace?
The best time to visit Alsace is May, or Dec for the markets, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (60°F).
How warm does Alsace get?
Typical daytime highs in Alsace are Mar–May 16°C (60°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (79°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).
Is Alsace expensive?
On the ground, Alsace is middling.
What sort of trip is Alsace good for?
Alsace is good for food and drink, history and culture, relaxing holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Alsace?
The wettest month in Alsace is December at 89mm (3.5in), the driest September at 48mm (1.9in), with a monthly average of 64mm (2.5in).
What plug do I need for Alsace?
Alsace uses type C, E sockets at 230 V.
