Cologne Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Cologne Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


40°C
Highest Temp
26 Jun. 26

-6°C
Lowest Temp
11 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust31.96°C

Coldest MonthJanuary0.53°C

Wettest MonthMay3.48mm

Windiest MonthJuly19.66km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Cologne historically?

August is historically Cologne's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 25°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 40°C on 2019-07-25.

2. What is the coldest month in Cologne historically?

January is Cologne's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 1°C. The all-time record low of -12°C was recorded on 2013-03-13.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Cologne over the past 17 years?

Cologne's average annual rainfall is approximately 894.3mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Cologne experience on average per year?

Cologne historically records approximately 221.4 rainy days per year. December has the highest number of rain days at an average of 21.5 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Cologne?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Cologne is 40°C on 2019-07-25.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Cologne?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Cologne is -12°C on 2013-03-13.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Cologne historically?

Cologne experiences its strongest winds during February. The historic gust record of 50.8 kph was recorded on 2015-03-31.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Cologne during a year?

Usually, Cologne's humidity peaks in January at around 84.1% and drops to its lowest in August at approximately 66.3%.