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Cologne Weather in August

With daytime temperatures of 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows of 17°C (63°F), August in Cologne brings high temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 65 mm (2.6 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Cologne in August

Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain, averaging 65 mm (2.6 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Cologne in August

Cologne has excellent weather in August, with days reaching 29°C (84°F) and nights cooling to 17°C (63°F). The days can feel warmer than the evenings, so packing for both parts of the day is a good idea. Nights drop to around 17°C (63°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable. It's the warmest month of the year on average, so summer clothing is the way to go.

Sunshine in Cologne in August

The month enjoys around 240 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit.

Cologne Temperature in August

Min Temperature
17°C (63°F)
Max Temperature
29°C (84°F)
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
65 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
71% *
Sunshine
240 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Toulouse, France (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Cologne in August

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in August. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Cologne in August

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

  • Swimming
    9/10
  • Cycling
    8/10
  • Walking
    8/10
  • Camping
    8/10
  • Outdoor sports
    8/10

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