Cologne weather in August (Germany)

How is the weather in Cologne in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Cologne generally has temperatures and rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -. But by evening, they drop to around -. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Cologne in August usually receives rainfall, averaging around - for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cologne climate page with graphs.

 

Cologne, monthly averages in August

HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in August

Find out more about the weather in Germany in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cologne in August?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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