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

How is September weather typically in Cologne? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Cologne during September to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 11°C.

Precipitation

Cologne in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 151 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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.

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Cologne, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 151 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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