Cologne Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Cologne, France. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Cologne varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, July, reaches an impressive 253 hours, while December, the darkest month, offers only 86 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2038 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Cologne. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Cologne enjoys an average of 2038 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

May, Cologne’s wettest month, receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 13°C (55°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Cologne Precipitation page.