Weather for Cologne in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +66°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 15 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 67 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
67 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cologne has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Cologne in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cologne for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +70°F with a maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +41°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +79°F.
Is Cologne warm or cold in May?
Cologne is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Cologne:
Climate in Cologne in May
Cologne weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+66°F
+72°F
Min. temperature
+21°F
+32°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+82°F
+93°F
+97°F
Rainfall
51 mm
67 mm
72 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
68%
69%
70%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
5
Cloudy days
7
6
6
Rainy days
16
15
15
Snowy days
1
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +66°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 67 mm.Humidity rises from 68% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 6 to 7.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Cologne in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cologne is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 76 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cologne wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Cologne?
This is the weather in Cologne in May 2023:
1 May
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+70°F
2 May
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+58°F
3 May
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+67°F
4 May
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+74°F
5 May
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+69°F
6 May
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+72°F
7 May
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+71°F
8 May
☀️
+68°F
9 May
🌧️
+71°F
10 May
🌧️
+64°F
11 May
🌧️
+64°F
12 May
☀️
+69°F
13 May
☀️
+72°F
14 May
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+74°F
15 May
☀️
+71°F
16 May
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+60°F
17 May
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+62°F
18 May
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+67°F
19 May
☀️
+70°F
20 May
☀️
+69°F
21 May
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+77°F
22 May
🌫️
+75°F
23 May
☁️
+66°F
24 May
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+61°F
25 May
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+65°F
26 May
☀️
+70°F
27 May
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+77°F
28 May
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+79°F
29 May
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+72°F
30 May
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+72°F
31 May
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+79°F
In May 2023 Cologne had 25 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cologne climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cologne in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+54°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1162 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cologne in May:
Is May a good time to visit Cologne?
May is a really good time to go to Cologne. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cologne.
Can you sunbathe in Cologne in May?
May has mild temperatures in Cologne. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cologne rainy in May?
Cologne is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cologne in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cologne in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cologne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
