Köln weather in January (Germany)

Interested in knowing the climate of Köln in January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Köln typically includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January marks the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 6°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 1°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Köln in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 55 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Köln. May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Köln climate page with graphs.

 

Köln, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 55 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Germany in January

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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