December · France
Best time to visit Strasbourg in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Strasbourg in December
Average temperature 4°C, 109 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
4.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 109 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Strasbourg scores 4.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 109 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Strasbourg pairs a Gothic cathedral, half-timbered lanes and the European quarter on the Rhine.
December in Strasbourg — the hardest end of the year
December averages 4°C (39°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 109 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Strasbourg in December?
- In December, Strasbourg averages 4°C, 109 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Strasbourg?
- December earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Strasbourg in December?
- Expect about 109 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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