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Cologne in May
The weather in May
In May, Cologne averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 69 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.
Days are 3.8° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.9°.
May scores 63/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 05:44 and sets at 21:15 local time, giving 15 h 31 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 85 minutes over the month.
Why 63/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in May
- International Short Film Festival OberhausenFilm festival · Apr–MayOberhausen
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Cologne this month
Germany's best in May
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Cologne in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Cologne?
May scores 63/100 for Cologne, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 20°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Cologne in May?
Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in May?
Cologne receives about 69 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 14 days.