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Cologne in January
The weather in January
In January, Cologne averages daytime highs of 6° and night-time lows of 1° — cold weather by day. Expect around 65 mm of precipitation spread over about 17 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.
Temperatures are much the same as in December, and February is warmer again by about 1.2°.
January scores 16/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Cologne. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:29 and sets at 16:54 local time, giving 8 h 25 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 69 minutes over the month.
Why 16/100?
How the score for January is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Cologne this month
Germany's best in January
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Kempten (Allgäu)
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Cologne in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Cologne?
January scores 16/100 for Cologne, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 6°C with 17 wet days.
How warm is Cologne in January?
Daytime highs average 6°C and night-time lows 1°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in January?
Cologne receives about 65 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 17 days.