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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
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Cologne in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 58 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
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

Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in November averages around +11°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 62% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +5°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
63 mm58 mm61 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%83%84%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
532
Cloudy days
9109
Rainy days
161614
Snowy days
015

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 63 mm to 58 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to October, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 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 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Cologne is gradually decreasing during November, going from 5 m/s to 1 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 77% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 134 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 23 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 52% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 44 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Cologne based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last November in Cologne?

This is the weather in Cologne in November 2023:
1 November
☀️
+15°C
2 November
☀️
+16°C
3 November
☁️
+13°C
4 November
🌧️
+12°C
5 November
🌧️
+13°C
6 November
☁️
+14°C
7 November
☁️
+14°C
8 November
🌧️
+13°C
9 November
🌧️
+13°C
10 November
🌧️
+11°C
11 November
☁️
+10°C
12 November
☀️
+10°C
13 November
🌧️
+15°C
14 November
☁️
+14°C
15 November
☁️
+13°C
16 November
☀️
+9°C
17 November
🌫️
+8°C
18 November
🌧️
+10°C
19 November
🌧️
+15°C
20 November
🌧️
+12°C
21 November
🌫️
+11°C
22 November
☀️
+8°C
23 November
🌧️
+13°C
24 November
🌧️
+10°C
25 November
🌧️
+6°C
26 November
🌧️
+8°C
27 November
🌧️
+5°C
28 November
☁️
+3°C
29 November
🌨️
+5°C
30 November
☁️
+5°C
In November 2023 Cologne had 5 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 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 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 570 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1162 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.

Other cities in Germany

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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, 2023.

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.