December · France
Best time to visit Colmar in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Colmar in December
Average temperature 4°C, 96 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Colmar scores 4.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 96 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Colmar's half-timbered houses, canal quarter and wine route make it the heart of Alsace.
December in Colmar — the hardest end of the year
December averages 4°C (39°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 96 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? July scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Colmar in December?
- In December, Colmar averages 4°C, 96 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Colmar?
- December earns a 4.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Colmar in December?
- Expect about 96 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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