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 Cologne

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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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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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