Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
73°Ftypical Aug high
Cologne
Germany · Europe
Cologne is most comfortable in early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
33°F to 74°F
Rain
13 days/mo
Sunshine
7.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Recurring showers across the month.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Brief hot afternoons are possible, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
39%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology