Cologne weather in December (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

How does the weather in Cologne usually fare in December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Cologne includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 7°C. At night, it falls to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Cologne in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 45 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Cologne. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December 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 December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 45 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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