Cologne · SummerMonth summary
Cologne weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 75°F
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cologne in July?
✅ 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: Cologne in July: 75°F and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cologne in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
Summer in Cologne brings pleasant temperatures (24°F) and long sunny days (12.7h of sunshine). Expect rain on 40% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 July, Cologne averages 75°F, 40% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cologne in July
Is July a good time to visit Cologne?
July is an excellent time to visit Cologne (score 7.8/10). With 75°F, 12.7h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cologne in July?
With 75°F max and 12.7h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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