Cologne weather in December (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)
People don't tend to visit Cologne in December since it is known as a chilly month.
The average maximum daytime temperature in Cologne in December lies at 5.2°C (41.36°F).
The average minimum temperature goes down to around 0.8°C (33.44°F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night).
Rainfall during December is moderate with an average of 78mm (3.1 inches).
There are generally around 18 rainy days.
You will hardly see any sun, with only 45 hours of sunshine during the entire month.
Cologne, monthly averages in December
Min Temperature
0 °C
Max Temperature
5 °C
Chance of Rain
62%
Precipitation
77mm
Rainy days
19 days
Sunshine
45 hrs *
Where to stay in Cologne
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What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.
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