Weather in Cologne for October 2025
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Until now, October 2025 in Cologne is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.8 °C.
The forecast for the upcoming days in Cologne predicts a temperature of 13.3 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of October is 18 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 14.7 °C by the end of October.
Cologne experiences heavy rainfall in October, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 246.4 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. |  Patchy rain possible | 19° /12° | 0.5 mm | 5 | |
| 2 Oct. |  Sunny | 18° /11° | 2.4 mm | 5 | |
| 3 Oct. | Sunny | 18° /11° | 11.7 mm | 4 | |
| 4 Oct. |  Thundery outbreaks possible | 17° /10° | 2.8 mm | 4 | |
| 5 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /9° | 1.2 mm | 4 | |
| 6 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /8° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 7 Oct. | Sunny | 19° /10° | 1.1 mm | 5 | |
| 8 Oct. | Sunny | 19° /11° | 19.7 mm | 5 | |
| 9 Oct. | Sunny | 21° /12° | 1 mm | 5 | |
| 10 Oct. | Sunny | 20° /13° | 8.8 mm | 5 | |
| 11 Oct. | Sunny | 21° /11° | 0.2 mm | 5 | |
| 12 Oct. | Sunny | 20° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 13 Oct. | Sunny | 20° /11° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 14 Oct. | Light rain shower | 19° /12° | 0.5 mm | 4 | |
| 15 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /11° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 16 Oct. |  Cloudy | 16° /11° | 7.7 mm | 4 | |
| 17 Oct. | Sunny | 17° /9° | 1.7 mm | 5 | |
| 18 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /9° | 13.2 mm | 4 | |
| 19 Oct. | Light rain shower | 14° /10° | 8 mm | 4 | |
| 20 Oct. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 14° /11° | 16.8 mm | 4 | |
| 21 Oct. |  Patchy light rain with thunder | 17° /10° | 6.4 mm | 4 | |
| 22 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 17° /11° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
| 23 Oct. |  Partly cloudy | 15° /10° | 8.8 mm | 4 | |
| 24 Oct. | Light rain shower | 15° /10° | 8.6 mm | 4 | |
| 25 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 15° /9° | 1.1 mm | 4 | |
| 26 Oct. | Partly cloudy | 16° /9° | 19 mm | 4 | |
| 27 Oct. | Moderate rain at times | 17° /10° | 13.3 mm | 4 | |
| 28 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 16° /8° | 0.4 mm | 4 | |
| 29 Oct. | Light rain shower | 16° /11° | 1.9 mm | 4 | |
| 30 Oct. |  Moderate rain | 10° /9° | 13.7 mm | 0.1 | |
| 31 Oct. | Patchy rain possible | 13° /10° | 1.3 mm | 0.3 | |
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Cologne weather in October vs September vs November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible | Sunny |
| Temperatures | 23°/14° | 18°/12° | 11°/5° |
| Rainfall | 146 mm | 246 mm | 65 mm |
| Snowfall | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Wind | 8.9 km/h | 7.1 km/h | 7.4 km/h |
| Humidity | 71% | 80% | 73% |
| Rainy days | 24 days | 22 days | 10 days |
| Snow days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days |
| Dry days | 6 days | 9 days | 19 days |
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Cologne in October - FAQ
What to pack to Cologne in October?
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.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- 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
October rainfall patterns in Cologne
UV exposure in Cologne during October
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