SeasonMapColmar weather in October
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October in Colmar: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Colmar · #726 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Colmar in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 47°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 81 mm / 3.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Colmar in October
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.
BusyAll Saints (autumn) holidays in France, school holidays in 3 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 October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Vendanges on the wine route
1 Sep – 20 Oct · usuallyHarvestPicking runs through September and into October in the villages either side of town, and the late-harvest grapes hang on longest. Growers who normally pour at the door are out in the rows instead.
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 October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Colmar?
- October in Colmar: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Colmar on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Colmar in October?
- In October, Colmar averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 8.5°C, with about 80.8 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Colmar in October?
- Colmar has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in October.
Other months in Colmar
Compare Colmar in October
Warmer or cooler than Colmar in October
Similar destinations in Western Europe — October
Within 300 km: Freiburg's Black Forest autumn around 5 Oct – 8 Nov, and Baden-Baden's Autumn in the Lichtentaler Allee around 8 Oct – 8 Nov.