Cologne Weather in August
Germany · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (76°F)
Avg low14°C (56°F)
Rainfall78 mm (3.1 in)
RatingExcellent 8.1/10
In August, Cologne has average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F). August is summer in Germany. The month is moderately rainy, with about 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain spread over 15 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. You get roughly 14.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Cologne?
August is a good time to visit Cologne (8.1/10), though September is even better.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (66°F) |
| Rainfall | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Cloud cover | 67% |
| Daylight | 14.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.8 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Cologne in August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Cologne weather in other months
Jan5°C / -1°C73 mmPoorFeb6°C / 0°C62 mmPoorMar10°C / 1°C61 mmFairApr15°C / 4°C44 mmGoodMay19°C / 8°C70 mmExcellentJun22°C / 12°C74 mmExcellentJul25°C / 14°C79 mmExcellentAug24°C / 14°C78 mmExcellentSep21°C / 11°C56 mmExcellentOct16°C / 7°C63 mmGoodNov10°C / 3°C69 mmPoorDec6°C / 1°C79 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit CologneSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Malaga28°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Lisbon23°C · 4 mm · Excellent
- Bordeaux28°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Funchal23°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Kyiv27°C · 45 mm · Excellent
- Samara28°C · 35 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Luxembourg24°C · 71 mm
- Brussels23°C · 77 mm
- Amsterdam21°C · 83 mm
- Bruges22°C · 75 mm
- Strasbourg26°C · 78 mm
- Hamburg22°C · 69 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.