The climate in Cologne during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Cologne and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 15°C 59°F |
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Nightly temperature | 7.6°C 45.7°F |
Average temperature | 11.3°C 52.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 3.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.2 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 15.9°C 60.7°F |
Humidity | 83% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Cologne with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cologne in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
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Driest month: | February | 51mm 2ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 6.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
Wettest month: | June | 84mm 3.3ins |