When to go · Colmar

Colmar in April

Good month. Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Dec for the Christmas markets). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; France overall
Prices: Medium; France overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodFrance month rating

Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Dec for the Christmas markets). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Is another month better than April?

April is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in April

Long-term averages

ColmarHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), rain on about 10 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · France overall: Medium
Prices · France overall: Medium

France overall: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Colmar, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Apr: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
May: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 10 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 1

April: Outside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Dec for the Christmas markets). Across France: Spring in Paris and the Loire; Easter school holidays add crowds for two weeks.

May: Inside Colmar's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct; Dec for the Christmas markets.

Colmar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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