Best year time to visit Cologne

General weather information about Cologne

Average annual temperature is 9.0 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 36.9 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -26.8 °C

Number of sunny days: 194 days

Number of rainy days: 135 days

Number of snow days: 36 days

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* Weather data for Cologne United States is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Cologne air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)3.24.77.027.031.432.833.936.935.929.618.311.1
Average daytime temperature (°C)-3.4-1.32.111.323.028.728.428.625.314.67.84.4
Average temperature (°C)-7.0-6.9-3.05.816.622.722.522.719.910.52.90.4
Average night temperature (°C)-10.2-11.8-7.61.410.817.317.518.215.77.1-0.6-2.4
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)-23.9-26.8-17.2-10.20.410.513.812.98.3-4.8-13.2-9.9

Cologne monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)9.011.012.014.015.015.015.014.013.011.010.09.0
Daylight mean duration (h)9.210.411.913.514.815.515.214.012.511.09.68.9
Daylight minimum duration (h)8.09.011.012.014.015.014.013.011.010.09.08.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)4.27.17.08.111.313.012.711.49.67.16.14.7
Precipitation (mm)6064701495476120801221112467
Sunny days211813112115131713122119
Rainy days4651610151814171677
Snow days6413300000325

Cologne - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Cologne:

The best time to visit Cologne during the most sunny months:

  • May — 11.3(h)
  • June — 13.0(h)
  • July — 12.7(h)
  • August — 11.4(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Cologne:

  • June — 15.5(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Cologne is at

  • April — 149(mm)
  • July — 120(mm)
  • September — 122(mm)
  • October — 111(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Cologne?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Cologne.
    What is the weather like in Cologne?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Cologne by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Cologne have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Cologne throughout the year.