Cologne in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cologne in january 2025
The weather in Cologne in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 125.5cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Cloudy
25% of time
20%
19%
15%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
20%
13%
Weather at 6pm
38°F
Cloudy
27% of time
19%
19%
12%
Weather at 3am
36°F
20%
18%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cologne in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cologne in january.
The climate of Cologne in january is very bad
The weather in january in Cologne is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.5in of precipitation over 6 days.
The climate is quite cold in that area this month. Bring warm clothes! The thermometer averaged maximum of 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Cologne is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cologne in january with a maximum record of 56°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 11°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 12 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 39% of time.
Day length in Cologne in january is 08:27. Sunrise is at 08:28 and sunset is at 16:55.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cologne in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
January | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 56°F (2018) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 11°F (2009) | ||||
Number of days at -32°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 29°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 3in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2021) | ||||
Snowfall | 125.5cm | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 90% | ||||
Visibility | 8.24km | ||||
Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
UV index | 2 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 08:28 | ||||
Time of sunset | 16:55 | ||||
Length of day | 08:27 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cologne in january 2024:
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
40°F to 45°F
34°F to 38°F
29°F to 32°F
25°F to 34°F
27°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
20°F to 32°F
16°F to 32°F
27°F to 38°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 49°F
52°F to 56°F
41°F to 47°F
47°F to 54°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in Germany in january
Cities near Cologne:
Bonn in january | very bad weather |
Dusseldorf in january | very bad weather |
Duisburg in january | very bad weather |
Essen in january | very bad weather |
Aachen in january | very bad weather |
Dortmund in january | very bad weather |
Cochem in january | very bad weather |
Schmallenberg in january | very bad weather |
Bocholt in january | very bad weather |
Münster in january | very bad weather |
Giessen in january | very bad weather |
Frankfurt in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Weather data for Cologne in january:
Weather data for Cologne for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cologne. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cologne can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cologne.