Weather in Cologne for August 2026
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of August is 28.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 27.1 °C by the end of August.
Cologne experiences heavy rainfall in August, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 139.6 mm.
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Cologne Weather August
Temperatures trend during August in Cologne
August weather in Cologne day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug. |  Sunny | 37° /21° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 2 Aug. |  Patchy rain possible | 26° /15° | 16.1 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /14° | 3.6 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /15° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /17° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /18° | 6.8 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Aug. |  Patchy light rain with thunder | 27° /16° | 7.4 mm | 7 | |
| 8 Aug. |  Thundery outbreaks possible | 29° /17° | 1.6 mm | 7 | |
| 9 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /18° | 1.8 mm | 8 | |
| 10 Aug. | Sunny | 33° /20° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 11 Aug. | Sunny | 32° /21° | 0 mm | 8 | |
| 12 Aug. | Sunny | 33° /20° | 1 mm | 8 | |
| 13 Aug. |  Moderate rain at times | 33° /20° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 33° /18° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
| 15 Aug. | Sunny | 32° /19° | 0.9 mm | 8 | |
| 16 Aug. | Thundery outbreaks possible | 32° /18° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
| 17 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /17° | 2.4 mm | 8 | |
| 18 Aug. | Light rain shower | 25° /16° | 11.7 mm | 6 | |
| 19 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 20 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /16° | 13.1 mm | 6 | |
| 21 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /17° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
| 22 Aug. |  Patchy light drizzle | 27° /17° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 27° /17° | 3 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Aug. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /15° | 2.4 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Aug. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 26 Aug. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 28° /16° | 2.1 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Aug. | Sunny | 27° /17° | 9.3 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Aug. | Sunny | 25° /17° | 15.5 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Aug. | Sunny | 27° /16° | 11.2 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Aug. | Sunny | 28° /16° | 2 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Aug. | Sunny | 28° /16° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
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Cologne weather in August vs July vs September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 28°/17° | 28°/17° | 22°/13° |
| Rainfall | 182 mm | 140 mm | 152 mm |
| Wind | 9.6 km/h | 9.4 km/h | 8.5 km/h |
| Humidity | 71% | 70% | 74% |
| Rainy days | 25 days | 24 days | 24 days |
| Dry days | 6 days | 7 days | 6 days |
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Cologne in August - FAQ
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What to pack to Cologne in August?
Warm & sunny · highs around 28 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Cologne in August, 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 August, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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