How warm does Cologne get?

Typical daytime highs in Cologne are Mar–May 14°C (58°F), Jun–Aug 24°C (75°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (60°F), Dec–Feb 7°C (45°F).

Is Cologne expensive?

On the ground, Cologne is mid-range.

Cologne

Q: What sort of trip is Cologne good for?

Cologne is good for eating extremely well, old stones and real towns, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.

Cologne · Germany · Köln (Cologne)

A Gothic cathedral with twin spires that dominate the skyline from every angle in the city, a carnival season the whole region builds its calendar around, and a beer style served only here in small glasses that keep arriving until you say stop.

The best time to visit Cologne is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 16°C (60°F). Local time there is 11:25 (UTC+2).

Best time to go

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Budget on the ground

$$ · mid-range

Nearest airport

CGN · Köln (Cologne)

Good for

eating extremely well old stones and real towns an unhurried pace the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing

In season

April May June September October

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High4 to 28°C39 to 82°F Rain0 to 120mm0 to 4.7in

April · high 58°F · rain 2.2in · 13.8h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Measured at Köln (Cologne), this page’s gateway

Cologne month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
Month	High °CHigh °F	Rain mmRain in	Light	Notes
January	6°C42°F	108mm4.3in	8.4h8.4h
February	9°C48°F	88mm3.5in	9.9h9.9h
March	11°C52°F	88mm3.5in	11.7h11.7h
April	14°C58°F	57mm2.2in	13.8h13.8h	in the recommended window
May	18°C64°F	66mm2.6in	15.5h15.5h	in the recommended window
June	24°C75°F	66mm2.6in	16.5h16.5h	in the recommended window
July	24°C74°F	92mm3.6in	16.1h16.1h
August	24°C76°F	76mm3.0in	14.5h14.5h
September	21°C69°F	82mm3.2in	12.5h12.5h	in the recommended window
October	16°C61°F	102mm4.0in	10.6h10.6h	in the recommended window
November	10°C50°F	91mm3.6in	8.8h8.8h
December	7°C44°F	115mm4.5in	8.0h8.0h

Good to know

Currency: EUR
Language: German
Plug: C, F
Driving: on the right

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