Cologne weather in October
October in Cologne: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Cologne · #399 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Cologne climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 108 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 51°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Cologne in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Cologne?
- October in Cologne: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cologne on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Cologne in October?
- In October, Cologne averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 9.7°C, with about 107.9 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cologne in October?
- Cologne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in October.