October could be a good time to visit Cologne, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 63 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cologne has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Cologne in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cologne for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +64°F with a maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +39°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +59°F.
Is Cologne warm or cold in October?
Cologne is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Cologne:
Climate in Cologne in October
Cologne weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+59°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+23°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+91°F
+82°F
+70°F
Rainfall
58 mm
63 mm
58 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
81%
83%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
3
Cloudy days
8
9
10
Rainy days
15
16
16
Snowy days
0
0
1
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +59°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 58 mm to 63 mm.Humidity rises from 77% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in September to 5 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Cologne in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 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 October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 113 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October 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 October in Cologne?
This is the weather in Cologne in October 2023:
1 October
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+78°F
2 October
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+82°F
3 October
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+70°F
4 October
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+65°F
5 October
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+66°F
6 October
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+69°F
7 October
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+74°F
8 October
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+68°F
9 October
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+72°F
10 October
☀️
+78°F
11 October
☀️
+78°F
12 October
🌧️
+69°F
13 October
🌧️
+76°F
14 October
🌧️
+68°F
15 October
🌧️
+53°F
16 October
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+53°F
17 October
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+58°F
18 October
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+61°F
19 October
🌧️
+67°F
20 October
🌧️
+61°F
21 October
☀️
+65°F
22 October
🌧️
+58°F
23 October
🌧️
+58°F
24 October
☀️
+58°F
25 October
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+54°F
26 October
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+55°F
27 October
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+57°F
28 October
🌧️
+61°F
29 October
🌧️
+62°F
30 October
☀️
+61°F
31 October
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+58°F
In October 2023 Cologne had 19 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cologne climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cologne in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Cologne?
It’s always a good time to visit Cologne, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Cologne in October?
October 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 October?
Cologne is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cologne in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cologne in October, 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.
