5-day weather forecast Cologne Sep 17, 2026

20°12–20° · Overcast

Weather forecast Cologne today Sep 17, 2026: overcast, temperature from 12 °C to 20 °C.

Precipitation probability 28%. Wind up to 5.19 m/s (gusts 10.33 m/s). Air humidity 45–87%, atmospheric pressure 758–764 mm Hg, UV index up to 3.6.

Sunrise 07:10
Sunset 19:42
First Quarter42% illuminated
Moonrise 15:17 · Moonset 22:07
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Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Forecast from 12 °C to 20 °C and precipitation

Temperature & Precipitation
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Temperature (°C)131312121212121212131517181820192020191918171616
Precipitation (mm/hr)00000.0100.01000000.020.0100000000.010.010.09

Cloud cover and precipitation probability

Cloud cover & Rain chance
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Cloud cover (%)04775100751001001001001008872671001009810010099100100100100
Rain chance (%)10111121272128282722181210811111111111113161926

Wind speed and direction

Wind & Wind gust
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Wind (m/s)2.311.691.691.611.311.611.691.891.892.312.693.894.815.194.814.54.814.813.693.313.113.393.193.89
Wind gust (m/s)5.753.924.54.332.923.113.223.923.694.56.816.57.117.4288.428.318.3998.226.728.1110.339.42
Wind direction (°)WSW 254°SW 232°SW 223°SW 214°SSW 208°SSW 195°S 178°SSE 167°SSE 155°S 170°SSW 204°SW 226°WSW 239°WSW 239°WSW 242°WSW 253°WSW 239°WSW 237°SW 215°SW 221°W 280°WNW 285°WSW 248°WSW 242°

Air humidity

Humidity
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Humidity (%)838384858485878784776859555345474645464755636971

Atmospheric pressure

Pressure
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
Pressure (mm Hg)764764763763763762762762762762762761761761761760759759758758758758759759

Ultraviolet index

UV Index
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
UV Index000000000.10.512.133.63.62.61.91.20.40.10000

Air quality & pollen

Air quality
Time00:0001:0002:0003:0004:0005:0006:0007:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0021:0022:0023:00
PM2.5 (µg/m³)8.39.410.510.610.910.69.79.910.710.85.74.13.53.33.13.13.43.53.73.644.44.75
PM10 (µg/m³)12.713.412.91313.213.312.71213.513.49.17.56.85.75.55.566.16.37.27.57.88.38.3
Ozone (O₃) (µg/m³)313027282929272318274956636972727475736858535045
NO₂ (µg/m³)25.926.923.320.620.121.221.827.233.628.615.7106.94.955.666.78.212.918.12221.421.6
SO₂ (µg/m³)2.92.92.82.72.52.42.63.23.94.232.41.81.41.21.21.11.31.622.52.62.62.7
CO (µg/m³)237239239231227225240272277275232207190183180184192195197211220236240234
Thu, Sep 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions about the 5-day weather in Cologne

What will the weather be like in Cologne over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days in Cologne the temperature is expected to range from about 11 to 21 °C. See the detailed hourly forecast for each of the 5 days in the charts above.

On which of the next 5 days will it rain in Cologne?

The chance of rain in Cologne over the next 5 days reaches 35%. Check the 5-day precipitation chart above to see exactly which days and hours bring rain.

How accurate is the 5-day weather forecast for Cologne?

A 5-day forecast is fairly reliable: the first 2–3 days are usually very accurate, while days 4–5 may be refined. The data is updated several times a day, so check back before important plans.

Which of the next 5 days in Cologne will be the warmest and which the coolest?

Over the next 5 days the temperature in Cologne ranges from about 11 to 21 °C. Compare the warmest and coolest day on the temperature chart above.

Will it be windy in Cologne over the next 5 days?

Over the next 5 days the wind in Cologne picks up to 5 m/s. The windiest days are easy to spot on the wind chart above.

Which day of the week in Cologne is best for a walk or a trip?

For a walk or a trip, pick the days with the lowest chance of rain (up to 35%) and light wind — easy to compare on the 5-day charts above.

How can I best use the 5-day forecast for Cologne?

The first 2–3 days are reliable enough for firm decisions, while days 4–5 are a guide that sharpens as they approach. The forecast is updated several times a day, so check again before important plans.

Will I need an umbrella or sunscreen in Cologne this week?

Rain reaches a 35% chance across the next 5 days, so pack something waterproof for the wettest of them — the daily strip above shows which. Today’s UV index peaks at 3.6; sunscreen is worth it from about 3 upwards.

Cologne on the map

Data Sources & Methodology

Our weather forecasts are powered by a professional weather data provider that aggregates data from national weather services, satellite observations, radar networks, and over 80,000 weather stations worldwide. Forecast data is updated multiple times daily. We convert raw data into clear summaries — wind speed in m/s, pressure in mmHg — so you can plan your day with confidence.