Cologne in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cologne in may 2024
The weather in Cologne in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
31%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
65°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
26%
24%
10%
Weather at 3am
49°F
27%
23%
22%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cologne in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cologne in may.
The climate of Cologne in may is good
the weather in Cologne in may is wet (with 3.5in of rainfall over 6 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.9in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area this month, but it is livable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 67°F. The minimum is 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Cologne is 61°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cologne in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2010. You can hope to have about 17 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 55% of the month.
On average, in Cologne, the days of may last 15:33. Sunrise is at 04:42 and sunset is at 20:15.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in Cologne.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cologne in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 17 day(s) (55%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2009) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.85km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:42 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cologne in may 2023:
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 54°F
38°F to 67°F
47°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 74°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 63°F
56°F to 58°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
52°F to 68°F
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 67°F
45°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 63°F
47°F to 70°F
52°F to 61°F
56°F to 76°F
61°F to 76°F
54°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 72°F
47°F to 68°F
49°F to 76°F
54°F to 77°F
52°F to 70°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Germany in may
Cities near Cologne:
| Bonn in may | good weather |
| Dusseldorf in may | good weather |
| Duisburg in may | good weather |
| Essen in may | good weather |
| Aachen in may | good weather |
| Dortmund in may | good weather |
| Cochem in may | good weather |
| Schmallenberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Bocholt in may | good weather |
| Münster in may | good weather |
| Giessen in may | good weather |
| Frankfurt in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cologne
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Weather data for Cologne in may:
Weather data for Cologne for may 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.