Cologne weather in September

September in Cologne: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Cologne · #260 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 82/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cologne climate normals — September

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 54°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall69 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)48🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cologne in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Cologne?
September in Cologne: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Cologne on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
What is the weather like in Cologne in September?
In September, Cologne averages a daily high of 20.7°C and a low of 12.4°C, with about 69.4 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cologne in September?
Cologne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 48 in September.

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