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Climate in Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia), Germany

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Cologne

Wed   Apr 24
9°C | 3°C
W 18 km/h
5.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Thu   Apr 25
10°C | 2°C
W 18 km/h
2.9 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Apr 26
13°C | 4°C
S 11 km/h
1 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

hourly forecast
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The best time of year to visit Cologne in Germany

Cologne has a mild continental climate. However the climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. During winter this region is one of the warmest in Germany. The best time to go to Cologne is in summer (June till August).

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Cologne?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Cologne?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Cologne?
    December tops the wettest month list with 99 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Cologne?
    April is the driest month with 58 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Cologne?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 209 hours of sunshine.

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