Köln weather in October (Germany)

What kind of weather does October bring to Köln? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Köln includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Köln in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 106 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Köln, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 106 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Where to go in Germany in October

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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