Weather in Cologne for December 2026
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of December is 12.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 9.3 °C by the end of December.
The climate of Cologne in December is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 54.2 mm of precipitation.
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Cologne Weather December
Temperatures trend during December in Cologne
December weather in Cologne day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. |  Partly cloudy | 13° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 2 Dec. |  Heavy rain at times | 11° /7° | 6.6 mm | 3 | |
| 3 Dec. |  Patchy rain possible | 11° /6° | 0.8 mm | 3 | |
| 4 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 10° /4° | 6.7 mm | 3 | |
| 5 Dec. |  Cloudy | 11° /4° | 0.9 mm | 3 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 14° /10° | 4.1 mm | 3 | |
| 7 Dec. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /8° | 8.3 mm | 4 | |
| 8 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /7° | 2.1 mm | 4 | |
| 9 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 11° /6° | 1.5 mm | 4 | |
| 10 Dec. |  Overcast | 9° /5° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 10° /4° | 0.1 mm | 3 | |
| 12 Dec. | Overcast | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 13 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 14 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /4° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 11° /4° | 1.7 mm | 3 | |
| 16 Dec. |  Sunny | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Dec. | Overcast | 12° /5° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 18 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 15° /6° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 14° /6° | 1.6 mm | 3 | |
| 20 Dec. | Cloudy | 10° /4° | 0 mm | 1 | |
| 21 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | 10° /4° | 6.4 mm | 1 | |
| 22 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /5° | 4.2 mm | 2 | |
| 23 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /4° | 4.3 mm | 1 | |
| 24 Dec. | Moderate rain at times | 9° /3° | 0.9 mm | 2 | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 7° /2° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 26 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 27 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 28 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /3° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 29 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 30 Dec. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
| 31 Dec. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 2 | |
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Cologne weather in December vs November vs January
| November | December | January | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 15°/7° | 11°/5° | 10°/3° |
| Rainfall | 74 mm | 54 mm | 101 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 19.3 km/h | 16.5 km/h | 20 km/h |
| Humidity | 77% | 81% | 79% |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 13 days | 18 days |
| Snow days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days |
| Dry days | 15 days | 18 days | 13 days |
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Cold & raw · highs around 11 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Cologne in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Cologne, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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