Cologne, Germany Weather
Cologne hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 33°F (1°C) is about 43°F (24°C) below the typical August high of 76°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Cologne weather tomorrow (Tuesday, August 18)
Tomorrow in Cologne looks blowing snow, with a high of 32° and an overnight low of 30°. There is a 65% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 39 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).
Cologne 14-day forecast
About the weather in Cologne
Located in Germany, Cologne experiences a oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Afternoon temperatures peak near 76°F (25°C) in August and dip to about 43°F (6°C) in January, with around 36.0 inches (915 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Cologne weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 76°F (25°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 43°F (6°C)
- Record high: 102°F (39°C) · Record low: 15°F (-10°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (11.3 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 6 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 76°F (25°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 43°F (6°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 102°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 15°F (-10°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.5 inches (88 mm) of rain over 16 days, while April is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.3 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 6 days in a typical year, mostly from December through March.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Cologne stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Cologne is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 75°F (24°C) and nights around 59°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Cologne stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 48°F (9°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Cologne runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 45°F (7°C) and nights around 36°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 46 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Cologne by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 34° | 16 | 3.5 in | 3.7 h/day | 85% |
| February | 47° | 35° | 13 | 2.8 in | 5.5 h/day | 79% |
| March | 52° | 37° | 14 | 3.1 in | 7.2 h/day | 76% |
| April | 58° | 41° | 12 | 2.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 71% |
| May | 66° | 49° | 12 | 2.6 in | 11.0 h/day | 71% |
| June | 74° | 57° | 12 | 3.2 in | 11.3 h/day | 69% |
| July | 76° | 59° | 12 | 3.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 68% |
| August | 76° | 60° | 12 | 2.8 in | 10.6 h/day | 70% |
| September | 69° | 54° | 10 | 3.0 in | 9.2 h/day | 74% |
| October | 60° | 48° | 13 | 2.7 in | 5.9 h/day | 81% |
| November | 50° | 41° | 15 | 3.3 in | 4.5 h/day | 85% |
| December | 46° | 37° | 17 | 3.4 in | 3.1 h/day | 86% |