Weather in Cologne in May
Cologne offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 14°C, 11 rainy days). Weather score: 7.6/10 · Very good
Avg temp
14°C
Daytime high
18.6°C
Night low
9.2°C
Rainy days
11
Sun per day
11 h
Cologne climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7°C | 6.1°C | 1.4°C | 16 | 3.7 h | 1.5/10 |
| February | 4.6°C | 8.2°C | 1.7°C | 13 | 5.7 h | 4.1/10 |
| March | 6.7°C | 11.2°C | 2.8°C | 13 | 7.4 h | 4.9/10 |
| April | 9.9°C | 14.7°C | 5.1°C | 10 | 9.7 h | 6.8/10 |
| May | 14°C | 18.6°C | 9.2°C | 11 | 11 h | 7.6/10 |
| June | 18.6°C | 23.1°C | 13.9°C | 11 | 11.4 h | 8.8/10 |
| July | 19.8°C | 24.3°C | 15.2°C | 12 | 11.3 h | 8/10 |
| August | 19.5°C | 24.1°C | 15.2°C | 13 | 10.5 h | 8/10 |
| September | 16.2°C | 20.7°C | 12.1°C | 9 | 9.1 h | 9.3/10 |
| October | 12.3°C | 15.9°C | 9.2°C | 13 | 6 h | 6.1/10 |
| November | 7.5°C | 10.3°C | 5°C | 14 | 4.6 h | 3.4/10 |
| December | 5.2°C | 7.4°C | 2.9°C | 17 | 3.1 h | 1.5/10 |
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Frequently asked questions about Cologne in May
How warm is it in Cologne in May?
In May, Cologne averages 14°C, with daytime highs of 18.6°C and night lows of 9.2°C.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in May?
May sees around 11 rainy days and about 63.1 mm of rainfall in Cologne.
Is May a good month to visit Cologne?
May scores 7.6/10 for Cologne. Cologne offers a mild climate with frequent rainfall (avg 14°C, 11 rainy days).