Climate of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Point-value climate at Cologne (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Population approximately 1,004,000.
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Cologne has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,004,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 3.1°C / 37.6°F in January to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in July, with rainfall varying from 48 mm / 1.9 in (February) to 82 mm / 3.2 in (June) — about 775 mm / 30.5 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Cologne's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1°C37.6°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| February | 3.7°C38.7°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 6.8°C44.2°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| April | 9.7°C49.5°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 14.4°C57.9°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 17°C62.6°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 19.1°C66.4°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| August | 18.8°C65.8°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| September | 15.2°C59.4°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| October | 11°C51.8°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| November | 6.6°C43.9°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| December | 4.3°C39.7°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cologne?
Cologne does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Cologne's warmest month is July at an average of 19.1°C / 66.4°F, and its driest month is February with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Cologne?
Cologne, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.1°C / 37.6°F in January to 19.1°C / 66.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 775 mm / 30.5 in, with the wettest month being June (82 mm / 3.2 in) and the driest February (48 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Cologne in July?
The average temperature in Cologne in July is 19.1°C / 66.4°F, with rainfall of about 81 mm / 3.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Cologne?
The driest month in Cologne is February, with about 48 mm / 1.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.7°C / 38.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Cologne?
The wettest month in Cologne is June, with approximately 82 mm / 3.2 in of average monthly rainfall.