January · France
Best time to visit Strasbourg in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Strasbourg in January
Average temperature 3°C, 62 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Strasbourg scores 5.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Strasbourg pairs a Gothic cathedral, half-timbered lanes and the European quarter on the Rhine.
January in Strasbourg — middling scores, decent value
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 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Strasbourg — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Strasbourg in January?
- In January, Strasbourg averages 3°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Strasbourg?
- January earns a 5.1/10 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 January?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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