Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany in May
Weather score40Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
6.2h
Weather score
40
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May18°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May70mm average rain
May sits near Cologne's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
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
May6.2 hours average sun
May is one of Cologne's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May sits close to Cologne's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
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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