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Köln weather forecast — today & tomorrow

35°

Overcast

High: 38° · Low: 22° · Feels like 32°

Rain expected around 16:00. Gusts up to 48 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 16% 36°
15:00 39% 33°
16:00 67% 31°
17:00 82% 25°
18:00 72% 23°
19:00 49% 23°
20:00 29% 23°
21:00 16% 23°
22:00 7% 22°
23:00 · 22°
00:00 · 22°
01:00 · 22°
02:00 · 22°
03:00 · 21°
04:00 · 21°
05:00 · 21°
06:00 · 20°
07:00 · 21°
08:00 · 22°
09:00 · 23°
10:00 · 24°
11:00 · 26°
12:00 5% 27°
13:00 12% 28°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    36° / 24°
    Precipitation
    5 mm · 82%
    Wind
    31 km/h S
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    5:55 / 21:21

Details

Air quality
59 Moderate
PM2.5 9 · PM10 14

Köln's Climate

Köln (Cologne) lies in western Germany on the banks of the Rhine, in the low-lying country near the Dutch and Belgian borders, with a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb). Tempered by the sea and Atlantic air, the weather is mild and damp year-round. Summers (June–August) are pleasantly warm, typically 20–26°C, with occasional heatwaves above 30°C. Winters (December–February) are mild and moist, usually 1–7°C, rarely bitter but often cloudy with fog and drizzle. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year, and spring and autumn are cool and changeable.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Köln?

Late spring and summer, from May to September, are best: warm, long-lit and the sunniest months, ideal for strolling along the Rhine.

What are the hottest months in Köln?

July and August are warmest, usually 23–26°C, though heatwaves occasionally push temperatures above 32°C.

Does it rain a lot in Köln?

Rain falls fairly evenly all year with no true dry season, dampest in late spring, early summer and the cloudy winter months.

Is Köln cold and snowy in winter?

Winters from December to February are mild and damp, usually 1–7°C; snow does fall but is typically light and short-lived, with frequent fog.

Nearby locations

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