Cologne, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Cologne?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
59°F–75°F in July
🌧 Least rain
40% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (53%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
Monthly climate data
Cologne weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 34°F | 43°F | 51% | 0.1in | 3.7h | 1.5/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 36°F | 48°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 37°F | 52°F | 42% | 0.1in | 8.3h | 4.4/10 |
| ⛅ April | 43°F | 59°F | 38% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 50°F | 66°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 73°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 75°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.7h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 75°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 55°F | 68°F | 34% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 48°F | 59°F | 45% | 0.1in | 6.1h | 4.6/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 41°F | 50°F | 47% | 0.1in | 4.9h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 37°F | 45°F | 53% | 0.1in | 2.8h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 39% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 24°F, 40% rainy days, 12.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 15°F, 42% rainy days, 7.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 7°F, 50% rainy days, 4.2h sunshine/day. Score: 2.3/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 40% rainy days and 24°F.
December is the wettest month with 53% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 24°F.
In winter, the average score is 2.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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