Weather in Cologne Today

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Current temperature in Cologne: 17°C (63°F). Sunny. Today's high 21°C (70°F), low 13°C (55°F).

Live · Current ConditionsNight
17°
Sunny
RealFeel® 15°C
57%Comfortable
High21°
Low13°
9km/hWNWWind fromWest-North-West→↘· Max 13
Light Breeze · Gusts 24 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Thu, Sep 1012:30 AMNight
12h 58m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:59 AMDawn 6:29 AM
Until sunrise6h 29mNoon 1:28 PMTotal 12h 58m
Sunset7:57 PMDusk 8:27 PM
NowOvercast+15°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 8 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
9 km/h
WNW · Light Breeze · Max 13 km/h
Humidity
57 %
Comfortable
UV Index
5
Moderate
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1012 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
8°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

21°C0° below normal

The long-term average high for today is 21°C.

11 of the last 20 days with published data ran above normal.

That's a break from the pattern - today's forecast runs below normal even though the recent stretch mostly ran above.

2026-08-19: 19°C19°2026-08-20: 23°C23°2026-08-21: 22°C22°2026-08-22: 20°C20°2026-08-23: 19°C19°2026-08-24: 23°C23°2026-08-25: 22°C22°2026-08-26: 25°C25°2026-08-27: 30°C30°2026-08-28: 23°C23°2026-08-29: 23°C23°2026-08-30: 23°C23°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 5 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

Nearby Regional Outlook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Cologne?

The hottest month in Cologne is typically August, with daytime highs averaging around 24.7°C (76°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 15.5°C (60°F).

What is the coldest month in Cologne?

The coldest month in Cologne is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around 1.2°C (34°F) and daytime highs near 6°C (43°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Does Cologne have a rainy season?

Cologne doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. July is the wettest month on average (about 90 mm), while April is the driest (about 58 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Cologne?

The best time to visit Cologne is typically August to September, when daytime highs average a comfortable 22.9°C (73°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 74 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Cologne's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Cologne's air quality index (AQI) is 8, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.