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

How is January weather typically in Cologne? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Cologne includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 6°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Cologne in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 55 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Cologne. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cologne climate page with graphs.

 

Cologne, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in January

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

Interested in more climate information?

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