Weather in Cologne for December 2024
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of December is 5.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 8.7 °C by the end of December.
With an average of 5 rainy days, Cologne experiences minimal rainfall in December, ensuring that most days remain pleasantly dry.
With an average of 2 snowy days, Cologne enjoys a light touch of snow in December.
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Cologne in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  7° | ||||||
| 2  8° | 3  4° | 4  4° | 5 4° | 6  6° | 7 6° | 8 4° |
| 9  6° | 10 10° | 11  8° | 12  8° | 13 7° | 14 9° | 15 9° |
| 16 7° | 17 9° | 18 11° | 19 11° | 20  8° | 21 8° | 22 12° |
| 23 13° | 24 9° | 25 9° | 26 9° | 27 9° | 28 9° | 29  9° |
| 30 9° | 31 7° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Cologne
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /3° | 20 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain with thunder | 8° /3° | 24.2 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 4° /0° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Dec. | Moderate snow | 4° /0° | 1 mm | 0.8 cm | |
| 5 Dec. | Moderate snow | 4° /1° | 1.1 mm | 0.9 cm | |
| 6 Dec. | Sunny | 6° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Dec. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Dec. | Patchy light drizzle | 4° /1° | 0.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Dec. | Mist | 6° /2° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Dec. | Sunny | 10° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 8° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Dec. | Light drizzle | 7° /5° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Dec. | Sunny | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Dec. | Sunny | 11° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 20 Dec. | Overcast | 8° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Dec. | Sunny | 8° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 12° /5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Dec. | Sunny | 13° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 9° /4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Dec. | Overcast | 9° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Dec. | Cloudy | 9° /6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 9° /5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Dec. | Light rain | 7° /5° | 7.8 mm | 0 cm | |
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Cologne in December - FAQ
What to pack to Cologne in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Cologne in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Cologne, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
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