City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Cologne weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Cologne
May–Sep for beer gardens and the Rhine; Carnival starts 11 Nov and peaks Feb–Mar, with street parties. Christmas markets in Dec. Hotels spike during trade fairs.
Cologne weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan5°74 mm
- Feb6°62 mm
- Mar10°59 mm
- Apr15°44 mm
- May19°64 mm
- Jun23°68 mm
- Jul25°75 mm
- Aug25°79 mm
- Sep21°57 mm
- Oct15°61 mm
- Nov9°70 mm
- Dec5°77 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C40°F | -1°C30°F | 74 mm | 92% | Cold |
| February | 6°C43°F | -1°C31°F | 62 mm | 89% | Cold |
| March | 10°C50°F | 1°C34°F | 59 mm | 84% | Cold |
| April | 15°C60°F | 5°C40°F | 44 mm | 78% | Cool |
| May | 19°C66°F | 9°C47°F | 64 mm | 77% | Pleasant |
| June | 23°C73°F | 12°C54°F | 68 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| July | 25°C77°F | 14°C58°F | 75 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| August | 25°C76°F | 14°C57°F | 79 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| September | 21°C69°F | 10°C50°F | 57 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| October | 15°C60°F | 7°C44°F | 61 mm | 83% | Cool |
| November | 9°C49°F | 3°C38°F | 70 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 5°C42°F | 0°C33°F | 77 mm | 93% | Cold |
Best months across Germany
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Munich | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Hamburg | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Frankfurt | May–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Cologne | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Dresden | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Heidelberg | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (27°C) |
| Düsseldorf | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Leipzig | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Stuttgart | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Nuremberg | May–Sep | Jul (26°C) |
| Black Forest | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Freiburg | May–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Rothenburg ob der Tauber | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb | Jul (24°C) |
| Bremen | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Cologne?
May–Sep. May–Sep for beer gardens and the Rhine; Carnival starts 11 Nov and peaks Feb–Mar, with street parties. Christmas markets in Dec. Hotels spike during trade fairs.
When is the rainy season in Cologne?
Rain peaks in August with about 79 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Cologne?
July, with average highs of 25°C (77°F).
How cold does Cologne get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.