January · France
Best time to visit Colmar in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Colmar in January
Average temperature 3°C, 83 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.9/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Colmar scores 4.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Colmar's half-timbered houses, canal quarter and wine route make it the heart of Alsace.
January in Colmar — the hardest end of the year
At 3°C (38°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Colmar — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Colmar in January?
- In January, Colmar averages 3°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Colmar?
- January earns a 4.9/10 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 January?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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