SeasonMapColmar weather in April
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April in Colmar: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Colmar · #704 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in April
Notes from nearby Zürich (120 km away)
Colmar doesn't have its own notes for April yet — these are about Zürich, close enough to share the season.
Zurich's forum calls April thoroughly unpredictable — daytime temperatures typically 12-18°C but capable of sunny 20°C afternoons or a return of winterly cold fronts, especially at higher elevations. Regulars note Zurich itself rarely sees snow this time of year even when the mountains do, and the standard packing advice is layers plus a genuinely wind- and waterproof jacket rather than trusting any single forecast.
Other months in Colmar
Colmar's forum recommends packing layers for a September visit, with summer-weight clothing generally appropriate for the days. Regulars note the Alsace region's weather stays genuinely changeable this time of year, and that it's worth checking a dedicated forecast site closer to the trip rather than relying on general seasonal expectations.
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Colmar climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 2 cm / 0.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring holidays in France, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Colmar's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherColmar's best weather comes in June, July and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Colmar in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Festival de Paques
28 Mar – 6 AprEaster & Holy WeekNine days of chamber music in the churches and the theatre in the run-up to Easter, and the one time in spring the town has a reason to be busy at night. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Colmar — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Colmar?
Colmar in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Colmar?
- April in Colmar: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in April?
- In April, Colmar averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 75.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in April?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in April.
- Does it snow in Colmar in April?
- Colmar sees roughly 2 cm of snowfall in April.
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — April
Within 300 km: Strasbourg's Storks on the nests around 15 Feb – 31 Aug, and Zürich's Sechselauten on 20 Apr.