When to go · Cologne, France
Best Time to Visit Cologne
Aim for July, October and May: that's when Cologne's weather is at its best. The full month-by-month picture is below.
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July, October, May
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
September, June, August
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
November, January
Hottest is August (29°C)
Cologne weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C / 46°F | 1°C / 34°F | 86mm | cold, some rain |
| Feb | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 31mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Mar | 15°C / 59°F | 6°C / 43°F | 53mm | cool, mostly dry |
| Apr | 17°C / 63°F | 7°C / 45°F | 65mm | mild, some rain |
| MayBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 11°C / 52°F | 72mm | mild, some rain |
| Jun | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 88mm | warm, some rain |
| JulBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 17°C / 63°F | 44mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Aug | 29°C / 84°F | 17°C / 63°F | 28mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Sep | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 75mm | warm, some rain |
| OctBEST | 22°C / 72°F | 12°C / 54°F | 54mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Nov | 13°C / 55°F | 7°C / 45°F | 96mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 12°C / 54°F | 5°C / 41°F | 74mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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