Best time to visit Cologne

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When is the best time to visit Cologne?

The best time to visit Cologne is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 4°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cologne4
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cologne6
    Feb
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cologne10
    Mar
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cologne14
    Apr
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cologne19
    May
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cologne22
    Jun
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cologne23
    Jul
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cologne23
    Aug
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cologne20
    Sep
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cologne15
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cologne9
    Nov
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cologne5
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Cologne?

The hottest time of year in Cologne is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Cologne?

In terms of rainfall, June is usually the wettest month in Cologne with 84mm on average. There are normally 16 days in June with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cologne?

The sunniest time of year in Cologne is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 41% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Germany (Cologne) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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