Köln weather in December (Germany)

How does the December weather in Köln compare to other months? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of December in Köln typically brings low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Experience the winter season in December. Expect temperatures to climb to 7°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 2°C.

Precipitation

Köln in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 45 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Köln. 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 December

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 45 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Germany in December

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

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