Cologne weather in July
Cologne in July averages 20°C (69°F), 81 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Cologne, July is the warmest and the second wettest.
- Average temp
- 20°C (69°F)
16–25°C · 60–77°F
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 6.7 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 10 km/h
What is Cologne like in July?
Daytime
Days are warm, typically in the mid-20s°C or above.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cologne in July?
A light rain jacket
About 81 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
July compared with June and August
July in Cologne is 2.2°C warmer than June and about as wet as it, which averages 18°C (65°F).
July in Cologne is 0.5°C warmer than August and about as wet as it, which averages 20°C (68°F).
Daylight in Cologne in July
On 15 July the sun is up for 16 hours 4 minutes in Cologne, rising about 05:35 and setting about 21:39 local time.
July ends 1 hour 5 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
Where to stay in Cologne
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Travel guides for Cologne
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Cologne weather by month
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How July compares with the rest of the year
July is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 64 mm |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 56 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 53 mm |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 48 mm |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 60 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 76 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 81 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 81 mm |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 67 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 68 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 72 mm |
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FAQs about Cologne in July
July climate averages for Cologne, 1991–2020.
Cologne averages 20°C (69°F) in July, ranging from about 16°C (60°F) at night to 25°C (77°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 81 mm falls across July, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. July averages 20°C (69°F) against 20°C (68°F) in August — 0.5°C warmer.
July is 2.2°C warmer than June, and about as wet.
Yes. July falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 6.7 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what July is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 16 hours 4 minutes of daylight in mid-July, against 16 hours 31 minutes in June and 7 hours 57 minutes in December.
On 15 July, sunrise is about 05:35 and sunset about 21:39 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 5 minutes shorter than it starts.
