SeasonMapColmar weather in December
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December in Colmar: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Colmar · #1121 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in December
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 — December
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 82 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.4 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.7 cm / 3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in December
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.
Peak crowdsChristmas markets, Christmas holidays in France, school holidays in 6 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).
Toughest 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 December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Christmas markets
23 Nov – 29 DecChristmas & New YearCrowdedSix markets across the old town from the end of November, and the reason coaches queue on the ring road every December weekend. Go on a weekday morning or accept walking at the pace of the crowd. 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Colmar?
- December in Colmar: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in December?
- In December, Colmar averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of 1°C, with about 81.6 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in December?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in December.
- Does it snow in Colmar in December?
- Colmar sees roughly 7.7 cm of snowfall in December.
Other months in Colmar
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — December
Within 300 km: Strasbourg's Christkindelsmarik around 27 Nov – 27 Dec, and Gstaad's Glacier 3000 autumn skiing around 1 Nov – 10 Dec.