Köln weather in January (Germany)

Curious about the January weather in Köln? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Köln generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 6°C, while night temperatures can drop to 1°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Köln in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 55 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 6°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 55 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Germany in January

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

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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 Köln in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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