Weather in Cologne for October 2026
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of October is 21.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 16.9 °C by the end of October.
Cologne in October brings notable rainfall, with an average of 17 rainy days and a total precipitation of 79.5 mm.
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Cologne Weather October
Temperatures trend during October in Cologne
October weather in Cologne day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. |  Overcast | 23° /12° | 1 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Oct. |  Moderate rain at times | 21° /10° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Oct. |  Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 4 Oct. |  Sunny | 21° /11° | 1.4 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Oct. | Overcast | 19° /8° | 0.8 mm | 5 | |
| 6 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 22° /11° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 7 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /11° | 5 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Oct. | Sunny | 22° /12° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Oct. | Moderate rain at times | 23° /13° | 1.5 mm | 5 | |
| 10 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Oct. |  Cloudy | 22° /10° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /12° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Oct. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 25° /13° | 6.8 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Oct. | Cloudy | 23° /13° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 24° /13° | 1.1 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 21° /11° | 15.3 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 18° /10° | 7.2 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Oct. | Moderate rain at times | 22° /10° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
| 20 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 21° /12° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Oct. | Sunny | 20° /12° | 6.5 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /14° | 4 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /10° | 5.6 mm | 5 | |
| 24 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 19° /11° | 0.7 mm | 5 | |
| 25 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 15° /10° | 4 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Oct. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 13° /9° | 7.2 mm | 3 | |
| 27 Oct. | Cloudy | 15° /8° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /10° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 29 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 0.7 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Oct. | Overcast | 21° /12° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 31 Oct. |  Mist | 20° /13° | 0 mm | 5 | |
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Cologne weather in October vs September vs November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 22°/12° | 20°/11° | 15°/7° |
| Rainfall | 66 mm | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 17.7 km/h | 17.6 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
| Humidity | 69% | 72% | 77% |
| Rainy days | 15 days | 17 days | 13 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 2 days |
| Dry days | 15 days | 14 days | 15 days |
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Cologne in October - FAQ
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What to pack to Cologne in October?
Mild & changeable · highs around 20 °C, frequent showers
As you prepare for your trip to Cologne in October, 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 October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
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