SeasonMapColmar weather in January
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January in Colmar: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Colmar · #1146 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 48/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 6°C / 42°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 99 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 cm / 5.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in January
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.
BusyChristmas 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
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.
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Colmar in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Colmar?
- January in Colmar: cold, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (48/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in January?
- In January, Colmar averages a daily high of 5.8°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 98.8 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in January?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in January.
- Does it snow in Colmar in January?
- Colmar sees roughly 14.1 cm of snowfall in January.
Other months in Colmar
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Similar destinations in Western Europe — January
Within 300 km: Interlaken's Harder Potschete on 2 Jan, and Grindelwald's World Snow Festival on 19–24 Jan.