Temperatures in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Cologne with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cologne in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Cologne with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 17°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Cologne will be around 15°C, with nights close to 10°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Cologne. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cologne in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
14°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
60 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Cologne?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Cologne. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Cologne in October
With 27°C, Cologne hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 5°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Cologne
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Cologne, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Cologne
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Cologne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Cologne.
Daily UV Index in October in Cologne
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Cologne, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Cologne Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Cologne, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Cologne Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Cologne, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Cologne
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Average Weather in Cologne by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cologne. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
