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

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Snow showers

15%

Weather at 12pm
41°F

Partly Cloudy

24%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Snow showers

13%

Weather at 6pm
38°F

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Snow showers

12%

Weather at 3am
36°F

Partly Cloudy

20%

Cloudy

18%

Snow showers

18%

Clear/Sunny

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:

01-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 47°F
02-01-2024
Light drizzle
47°F to 52°F
03-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 52°F
04-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 49°F
05-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 49°F
06-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
40°F to 45°F
07-01-2024
Overcast
34°F to 38°F
08-01-2024
Light freezing rain
29°F to 32°F
09-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
25°F to 34°F
10-01-2024
Overcast
27°F to 34°F
11-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 34°F
12-01-2024
Overcast
31°F to 36°F
13-01-2024
Cloudy
34°F to 40°F
14-01-2024
Cloudy
36°F to 40°F
15-01-2024
Heavy snow
34°F to 36°F
16-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
31°F to 34°F
17-01-2024
Heavy snow
29°F to 32°F
18-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
27°F to 34°F
19-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 32°F
20-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 32°F
21-01-2024
Overcast
27°F to 38°F
22-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 49°F
23-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
41°F to 49°F
24-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 56°F
25-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 47°F
26-01-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 54°F
27-01-2024
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 45°F
28-01-2024
Cloudy
36°F to 49°F
29-01-2024
Cloudy
40°F to 52°F
30-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 52°F
31-01-2024
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 52°F

Map: other cities in Germany in january

Cities near Cologne:

Bonn in januaryvery bad weather
Dusseldorf in januaryvery bad weather
Duisburg in januaryvery bad weather
Essen in januaryvery bad weather
Aachen in januaryvery bad weather
Dortmund in januaryvery bad weather
Cochem in januaryvery bad weather
Schmallenberg in januaryvery bad weather
Bocholt in januaryvery bad weather
Münster in januaryvery bad weather
Giessen in januaryvery bad weather
Frankfurt in januaryvery bad weather
Germany in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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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.


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