Weather in Cologne for January 2026
Snowfall in Cologne during January is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
In general, the average temperature in Cologne at the beginning of January is 6.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably warm up, reaching an average of 9.3 °C by the end of January.
The climate of Cologne in January is notably wet, with an average of 12 rainy days, and a total of 94 mm of precipitation.
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Cologne Weather January
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  8° | 2  7° | 3  9° | 4 8° | |||
| 5  5° | 6  5° | 7  6° | 8 7° | 9 6° | 10  5° | 11 6° |
| 12 6° | 13 5° | 14 5° | 15 6° | 16  6° | 17  5° | 18  8° |
| 19  6° | 20 7° | 21 7° | 22 6° | 23 7° | 24 8° | 25 9° |
| 26 9° | 27 9° | 28 11° | 29 9° | 30 9° | 31 9° |
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Temperatures trend during January in Cologne
January weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Overcast | 8° /2° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Jan. | Cloudy | 7° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Jan. | Moderate rain | 5° /2° | 12.3 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Jan. | Light rain | 5° /3° | 20.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /4° | 8.6 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 6° /3° | 5.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Jan. | Light snow showers | 5° /2° | 0.4 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 11 Jan. | Cloudy | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Jan. | Sunny | 5° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 15 Jan. | Sunny | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 16 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 6° /0° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Jan. | Light sleet | 5° /0° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Jan. | Mist | 8° /1° | 1.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 19 Jan. | Heavy snow | 6° /2° | 2.4 mm | 1.1 cm | |
| 20 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /2° | 0.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Jan. | Overcast | 7° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Jan. | Overcast | 6° /1° | 2.5 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 7° /1° | 2.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Jan. | Sunny | 8° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 0.8 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 10 mm | 0 cm | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /4° | 11.7 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Jan. | Sunny | 11° /3° | 8.4 mm | 0 cm | |
| 29 Jan. | Sunny | 9° /2° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 9° /3° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 31 Jan. | Overcast | 9° /3° | 3.2 mm | 0 cm | |
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Cologne in January - FAQ
What to pack to Cologne in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Cologne in January, 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 January, 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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