Köln weather in August (Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Köln this August? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Köln in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, you’ll experience the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 25°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C.

Precipitation

Köln in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 198 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Köln climate page with graphs.

 

Köln, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Germany in August

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

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 Köln, 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

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

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 Köln.

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.