Current Weather and Forecast in Cologne, Germany

Germany 🇩🇪 · Local time 05:17
54°
Smoky haze Feels like 51° · High 72° / Low 53°
Wind
3 mph
Humidity
70%
0 Low
Updated just now

Cologne hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is about 12°F (7°C) above the typical October high of 60°F (16°C).

Now
6 AM
7 AM
7:40 AM
Sunrise
8 AM
9 AM
10 AM
11 AM
12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:59 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM
9 PM
10 PM
11 PM
12 AM
1 AM
15%
2 AM
17%
3 AM
15%
4 AM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
51°
Wind
3 mph
SE · gusts 10 mph
Humidity
70%
Pressure
30.15 in
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
4% chance today

Cologne weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Cologne looks cloudy, with a high of 75° and an overnight low of 54°. There is a 74% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 2 (low).

High / Low
75° / 54°
Precipitation
74%
Sunrise / sunset
07:42 AM / 06:57 PM

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Cologne 14-day forecast

Today
Smoky haze
High 72° Low 53°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Cloudy
High 75° Low 54°
Chance of precipitation: 74%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 78%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Overcast
High 59° Low 49°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 59° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 55° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 56° Low 45°
Chance of precipitation: 66%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Sunny
High 53° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 54° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 51° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 50° Low 35°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Overcast
High 54° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Cloudy
High 57° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 12%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Sunny
High 57° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 7%

About the weather in Cologne

Cologne has an oceanic climate. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 34°. January brings the most rain, on about 16 days, while June is the sunniest, with 11.3 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 158 days.

Cologne climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Which month is warmest in Cologne?
August, averaging 76°F (25°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 102°F (39°C).
When does it rain most in Cologne?
January, at 3.5 inches (88 mm) over about 16 days. April is the driest month, at 2.2 inches (56 mm).
Is there snow in Cologne?
Yes - about 6 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated December through March.
Which month is coolest in Cologne?
January, with highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows near 34°F (1°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 15°F (-10°C).
Is Cologne hot in summer?
August averages 76°F (25°C). Summers here stay temperate rather than hot.
What is the average temperature in Cologne?
53°F (12°C) across all twelve months - about 60°F (16°C) by day and 46°F (8°C) after dark.
Is Cologne cold in winter?
January nights average 34°F (1°C). Chilly rather than harsh - hard freezes are uncommon.
When should I visit Cologne?
April to September is the sweet spot for Cologne - warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Expect 70°F (21°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in April.