Cologne · SummerMonth summary
Cologne weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cologne in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Cologne. July remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Cologne in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Cologne brings pleasant temperatures (24°C) and long sunny days (11.8h of sunshine). Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 1°C | 6°C | 51% | 2.8 | 3.7h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 45% | 2.5 | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 11°C | 42% | 2.3 | 8.3h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 15°C | 38% | 1.9 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 38% | 2.2 | 12.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 23°C | 40% | 2.7 | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 24°C | 40% | 2.9 | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 24°C | 39% | 2.1 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 20°C | 34% | 2.7 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 15°C | 45% | 2.4 | 6.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 10°C | 47% | 2.5 | 4.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 3°C | 7°C | 53% | 2.7 | 2.8h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Cologne averages 24°C, 39% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cologne in August
Is August a good time to visit Cologne?
August is an excellent time to visit Cologne (score 7.7/10). With 24°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cologne in August?
With 24°C max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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