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

How does the weather in Cologne usually fare in July? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Cologne is usually perfect in July, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 25°C. At night, they generally drop to 15°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Cologne in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 209 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Cologne.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. 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 July

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 209 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in July

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Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Cologne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cologne.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.