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Cologne in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Cologne in November will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Cologne, based on historical data.
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November

Weather in Cologne in November 2024

OK Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
November could be a good time to visit Cologne, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in November. However, expect about 7 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cologne has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Cologne in November

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cologne for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in November is +13°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +18°C during the day and a minimum of +3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 73% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +7°C.

Is Cologne warm or cold in November?

Cologne is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +4°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Cologne:

Climate in Cologne in November

Cologne weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+15°C+9°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-9°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+21°C+18°C
Rainfall
62 mm56 mm60 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%83%83%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
633
Cloudy days
172019
Rainy days
878
Snowy days
001

November weather is still as ok as in October. It’s getting colder in November. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +9°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 62 mm to 56 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in October to 3 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Cologne in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Cologne is gradually decreasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 53% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cologne wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last November in Cologne?

This is the weather in Cologne in November 2023:
1 November
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+18°C
2 November
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+16°C
3 November
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+14°C
4 November
🌧️
+13°C
5 November
☀️
+12°C
6 November
☀️
+13°C
7 November
☀️
+16°C
8 November
☀️
+17°C
9 November
☀️
+16°C
10 November
☀️
+16°C
11 November
☀️
+16°C
12 November
☀️
+15°C
13 November
☀️
+17°C
14 November
☁️
+10°C
15 November
☀️
+15°C
16 November
☀️
+14°C
17 November
☁️
+14°C
18 November
🌧️
+13°C
19 November
🌧️
+8°C
20 November
☁️
+8°C
21 November
☁️
+10°C
22 November
☀️
+9°C
23 November
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+11°C
24 November
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+13°C
25 November
☁️
+12°C
26 November
☀️
+10°C
27 November
☀️
+9°C
28 November
🌧️
+8°C
29 November
🌫️
+9°C
30 November
🌫️
+7°C
In November 2023 Cologne had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Cologne climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Cologne in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+6°C) and the highest in 2020 (+14°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 7 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 133 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cologne in November:

Is November a good time to visit Cologne?

It’s always a good time to visit Cologne, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Cologne in November?

Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Cologne rainy in November?

Cologne is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Cologne in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cologne in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Cologne

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cologne, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.