Unstable weather in Cologne: showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday!
Current weather forecast for Cologne on July 16th, 2025: Changeable, showers and thunderstorms, temperatures between 11 and 23 degrees.

Unstable weather in Cologne: showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday!
The weather report for Cologne on July 16, 2025 does not promise any boredom. Dense clouds will dominate the scene, while the sun will only be visible sporadically. Loud ksta.de Frequent showers and sometimes heavy thunderstorms are forecast, accompanied by a moderate westerly wind. Stormy gusts may occur in places, especially during rainfall.
Temperatures range between 18 and 23 degrees, while higher altitudes can expect around 16 degrees. The weather will calm down on Thursday night, although some showers and thunderstorms are still expected. However, there will be a loosening of the cloud cover and the night temperatures will be between 11 and 13 degrees, even up to 10 degrees in the mountains.
What's next?
Thursday itself will bring dense clouds with occasional light drizzle in the northeast, while it will remain pleasant in the southwest, where sun and clouds can alternate. Temperatures rise to 20 to 22 degrees, in the Lower Rhine even up to 26 degrees. The wind is blowing light to moderate from the west to northwest. On Friday night, it will remain cloudy in many places in the northeast, with isolated rain, while clearer and mostly dry conditions will prevail in the south.
Interestingly, an extraordinary weather phenomenon will occur in Cologne in the coming months. On Friday, February 22, 2025, we expect highs of up to 19 degrees—a rise of an incredible 30 degrees compared to lows of up to -12 degrees earlier in the week. We owe this to a change in air masses, in which mild air currents from the Atlantic drive away the cold polar air. Loud t-online.de The values for the carnival, especially on Rose Monday (March 3rd), could also be characterized by rain and temperatures between 1 and 8 degrees.
There is good news for everyone hoping for dry weather. On Thursday, February 21st, new maximum temperatures for 2025 are expected in North Rhine-Westphalia, which will be between 14 and 19 degrees. The German Weather Service (DWD) has adjusted its forecasts accordingly.
The weather in Cologne remains exciting and varied, something that the people of Cologne should definitely not miss. Whether thunderstorms or sunshine, there is something for everyone here. The constant change in the weather makes it challenging, but all the more interesting for those who want to be active outside. Stay tuned and enjoy the warm days while they last!