Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Average Monthly Weather
Weather score32Poor annual avg
Best months: August, July, June
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 3.9h per day, and rainfall totals about 867mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
867mm
Annual total
Sun
3.9h
Weather score
32
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 62mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October15°C average high
October is close to Cologne's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October62mm average rain
October sits on the drier side of Cologne's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October3.4 hours average sun
October sits close to Cologne's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October27 weather score
October scores below Cologne's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Marriott
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