Weather radar Cologne
Real-time precipitation radar · NRW · Germany
Cologne climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Cologne shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 5.3° | 7° | 10.3° | 14.6° | 18.4° | 22° | 23.4° | 23.2° | 19.7° | 15.1° | 9.7° | 6.3° |
| Avg low (°C) | 0.7° | 0.9° | 2.3° | 5.2° | 9.3° | 13° | 14.7° | 14.7° | 11.6° | 8.6° | 4.8° | 1.8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 89 | 74 | 70 | 53 | 67 | 69 | 93 | 83 | 68 | 73 | 86 | 93 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
| Sunshine hours | 109 | 142 | 215 | 286 | 321 | 339 | 338 | 314 | 245 | 183 | 120 | 94 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Cologne
The best time to visit Cologne is typically June. In this month the average high is 22°C, precipitation is 69 mm and sunshine duration is 339 hours. The annual average high is 14.6°C, total annual precipitation is 918 mm (158 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2706 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cologne
How up to date is the weather radar for Cologne?
The weather radar for Cologne is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Cologne?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Cologne: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Cologne?
The thunderstorm potential for Cologne is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Cologne.
What is the climate like in Cologne?
Cologne has an annual average high of 14.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 23.4°C), the coldest January (avg low 0.7°C). The wettest month is July with 93 mm, the driest April with 53 mm. Total annual precipitation is 918 mm (158 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2706 hours.
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