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

Wondering what the weather is like in Cologne during October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During October, Cologne usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Cologne in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 106 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 106 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in October

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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