Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
43°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Cologne
Germany · Europe
Not the best time: Cold weather is the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
43°F
Lows around 36°F
Precipitation
16 days/mo
Sun
3.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine is limited, with cloud often dominating.
3.3 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 34° and nights feel near 31°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
9 mphDecember Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 42°F, easing to about 40°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning39°F
Rain28%
Cloud81%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday42°F
Rain28%
Cloud78%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Late afternoon41°F
Rain26%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening40°F
Rain27%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 34 | 3.6 | 15 | 4.0 | 85 |
| Feb | 45 | 35 | 3.1 | 13 | 5.4 | 81 |
| Mar | 51 | 38 | 2.8 | 13 | 7.2 | 75 |
| Apr | 59 | 43 | 2.2 | 11 | 9.9 | 69 |
| May | 66 | 49 | 2.7 | 12 | 10.6 | 70 |
| Jun | 72 | 55 | 2.8 | 12 | 11.1 | 70 |
| Jul | 74 | 58 | 3.4 | 14 | 11.2 | 71 |
| Aug | 75 | 58 | 3.3 | 12 | 10.5 | 73 |
| Sep | 68 | 53 | 2.8 | 11 | 8.2 | 78 |
| Oct | 59 | 47 | 3.4 | 14 | 6.1 | 83 |
| Nov | 49 | 41 | 3.4 | 15 | 4.3 | 87 |
| Dec | 43 | 36 | 3.9 | 16 | 3.3 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology