Best Time to Visit Cologne
Germany · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cologne are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Cologne sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 25°C, and its coolest in January (around 6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 802mm — July is typically the wettest month (~87mm) and April the driest (~48mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
July is the sunniest month, with about 207 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 0°C | 62mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / 0°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 11° / 2°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 16° / 5°C | 48mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 20° / 8°C | 62mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 23° / 11°C | 86mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 25° / 13°C | 87mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 13°C | 83mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 20° / 10°C | 67mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 15° / 7°C | 65mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 10° / 4°C | 64mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 7° / 1°C | 69mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Cologne?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Cologne are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Cologne?
- July is typically the hottest month in Cologne, with average daytime highs around 25°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Cologne?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 87mm of precipitation.