Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
59°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Cologne
Germany · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
59°F
Lows around 47°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 14 wet days, more than in most months.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.1 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 53° and nights feel near 45°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 58°F, easing to about 54°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain21%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday56°F
Rain25%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon58°F
Rain22%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening54°F
Rain18%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData 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
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