Climate normals · 1970–2000
Köln Climate
Köln is a city in Germany (07) with a population of about 1,024,621. Its average annual temperature is 10.9°C (52°F), with roughly 784 mm of rain per year.
10.9°C
Avg Temp
784
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Köln Climate
Köln has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C (52°F) and receives about 784 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.9°C
Avg Temp
784
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / 38° | 61 mm |
| February | 4° / 39° | 48 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 63 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 53 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 68 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 82 mm |
| July | 19° / 66° | 81 mm |
| August | 19° / 66° | 67 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 69 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 60 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 63 mm |
| December | 4° / 40° | 69 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Köln
The most comfortable months to visit Köln are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 24°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Köln are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Köln, Germany has an average annual temperature of 10.9°C and about 784 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Köln average about 24°C (74°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.