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Strasbourg in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Strasbourg in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Strasbourg, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Strasbourg in January 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Strasbourg in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +41°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 7 rainy days in the month and around 56 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Strasbourg;

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
-2°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Strasbourg has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Strasbourg in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Strasbourg for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +43°F with a maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +25°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +45°F.

Is Strasbourg warm or cold in January?

Strasbourg is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +43°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +34°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Strasbourg, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Strasbourg in January

Strasbourg weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+43°F+41°F+45°F
Min. temperature
+1°F-2°F-2°F
Max. temperature
+66°F+64°F+70°F
Rainfall
64 mm56 mm50 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
84%83%78%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
325
Cloudy days
192016
Rainy days
776
Snowy days
221

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +43°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +41°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 64 mm to 56 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in December to 2 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Strasbourg in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Strasbourg is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 59 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Strasbourg wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Strasbourg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 3 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Strasbourg.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Strasbourg?

This is the weather in Strasbourg in January 2023:
1 January
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+57°F
2 January
☁️
+56°F
3 January
🌧️
+55°F
4 January
🌧️
+57°F
5 January
☁️
+43°F
6 January
☁️
+42°F
7 January
☁️
+39°F
8 January
🌧️
+44°F
9 January
🌧️
+44°F
10 January
☀️
+41°F
11 January
🌫️
+43°F
12 January
☀️
+40°F
13 January
☀️
+40°F
14 January
🌫️
+32°F
15 January
🌫️
+31°F
16 January
🌫️
+37°F
17 January
☁️
+41°F
18 January
🌫️
+46°F
19 January
☁️
+41°F
20 January
☀️
+41°F
21 January
☁️
+40°F
22 January
☁️
+42°F
23 January
☁️
+43°F
24 January
☀️
+45°F
25 January
🌫️
+39°F
26 January
🌫️
+33°F
27 January
☁️
+35°F
28 January
☁️
+43°F
29 January
☁️
+43°F
30 January
☁️
+48°F
31 January
🌧️
+45°F
In January 2023 Strasbourg had 6 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +43°F, with an absolute maximum of +57°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Strasbourg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Strasbourg in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+31°F) and the highest in 2018 (+49°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 174 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Strasbourg in January:

Is January a good time to visit Strasbourg?

It’s always a good time to visit Strasbourg, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Strasbourg in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Strasbourg rainy in January?

Strasbourg is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Strasbourg in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Strasbourg in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in France

Check out the weather for other cities in France.

Monthly weather in Strasbourg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Strasbourg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.