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Weather in Cologne for December 2026

Your guide to Cologne weather in December - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Cologne usually enjoys a light touch of snow in December.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of December is 7.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 8.6 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Cologne experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 6 rainy days and a total precipitation of 47.6 mm.

    • More

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Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
6
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
6 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
70 %
Avg humidity

Cologne Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain
7°
2
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
9°
3
Patchy rain possible
7°
4
Patchy rain possible
8°
5
Moderate snow
7°
6
Sunny
7°
7
Sunny
7°
8
Patchy light drizzle
6°
9
Mist
8°
10
Sunny
10°
11
Patchy rain possible
9°
12
Sunny
9°
13
Light drizzle
9°
14
Sunny
8°
15
Sunny
9°
16
Sunny
8°
17
Partly cloudy
9°
18
Sunny
10°
19
Sunny
10°
20
Overcast
8°
21
Overcast
8°
22
Patchy rain possible
9°
23
Sunny
10°
24
Sunny
8°
25
Sunny
8°
26
Patchy rain possible
8°
27
Sunny
9°
28
Overcast
10°
29
Sunny
9°
30
Sunny
9°
31
Light rain
7°

Temperatures trend during December in Cologne

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Cologne day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /2° 8.5 mm 0 cm
2 Dec. Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 9° /3° 8.1 mm 0 cm
3 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
5 Dec. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 7° /2° 0.6 mm 0.3 cm
6 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 7° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
7 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 7° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
8 Dec. Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
 6° /2° 7.8 mm 0.4 cm
9 Dec. Mist
Mist
 8° /3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
10 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
12 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
13 Dec. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 9° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
14 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
15 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
16 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 2.9 mm 0 cm
17 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /3° 3.7 mm 0 cm
18 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
19 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /5° 2 mm 0 cm
20 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 1.9 mm 0 cm
21 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 8° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /3° 0.7 mm 0 cm
23 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
24 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /3° 2.8 mm 0 cm
25 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 8° /2° 2.1 mm 0 cm
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 10° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
29 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 9° /3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
31 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /2° 2.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Cologne in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Cologne forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Cologne weather in December vs November vs January

Compare December weather in Cologne with the previous and following months. See how temperature, rainfall, wind, and other conditions change throughout the year to help you plan your visit.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
WeatherSunny
Sunny
Sunny
Sunny
Sunny
Sunny
Temperatures11°/5°8°/2°7°/2°
Rainfall65 mm48 mm94 mm
Snowfall0 cm1 cm1 cm
Wind7.4 km/h6.4 km/h6 km/h
Humidity73%70%74%
Rainy days10 days6 days12 days
Snow days1 days3 days1 days
Dry days19 days22 days18 days

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Cologne in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Cologne during December?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below 2°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Cologne during December?

In December, Cologne can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 47.6 mm across approximately 6 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Cologne in December 2026?

Cologne experiences an average snowfall of 1.495 cm during December, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Cologne during December?

The average wind speed in Cologne during December is 6 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

What to pack to Cologne in December?

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.

  • Clothing
    • Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
    • Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
  • Accessories
    • Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
    • Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
    • Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
    • Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days

Cologne snow forecast December 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Cologne’s snowy potential this December ❄️
On average, Cologne sees 3 snowy days during December, with approximately 1.5 cm of total snowfall.

December rainfall patterns in Cologne

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Colognes December weather 💧
Typically, Cologne has 6 rainy days in December with a total of 47.6 mm of rainfall.

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