Cologne · January
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 6° / 1.2°
- Rainfall
- 99.2 mm · 21.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Germany
Best time to visit
Cologne
The best time to visit Cologne is June, August, May, when the TripTimi score peaks. Across the year, daytime temperatures range from 6°C to 24.6°C. Use the month-by-month comparison below to weigh weather, crowds, and prices.
Cologne is defined by its twin-spired Gothic cathedral rising over the Rhine, by Carnival, and by an easygoing Rhineland spirit. The climate is mild and frequently wet; spring through early autumn offers the most reliable weather for the riverside and old town.
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The year at a glance
Daytime and night temperatures with monthly rainfall, from real Open-Meteo climate averages.
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| Month | Score | Day | Rainfall | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 6°C | 99.2 mm· 21.4 days | low | low |
| February | 55 | 9°C | 62.2 mm· 18.9 days | low | low |
| March | 65 | 12.1°C | 68.2 mm· 16.8 days | low | low |
| April | 64 | 14.2°C | 72 mm· 19 days | medium | medium |
| May | 70 | 19.2°C | 77.5 mm· 20.2 days | medium | medium |
| June | 74 | 24°C | 90 mm· 17.4 days | medium | medium |
| July | 64 | 24°C | 114.7 mm· 22 days | high | high |
| August | 73 | 24.6°C | 68.2 mm· 17 days | medium | high |
| September | 70 | 21°C | 99 mm· 18 days | medium | medium |
| October | 60 | 16.5°C | 80.6 mm· 21.8 days | medium | medium |
| November | 52 | 10.2°C | 84 mm· 22.4 days | low | low |
| December | 42 | 7.3°C | 86.8 mm· 21 days | medium | medium |
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Cologne · February
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 9° / 2.7°
- Rainfall
- 62.2 mm · 18.9 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
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Cologne · March
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 12.1° / 3.4°
- Rainfall
- 68.2 mm · 16.8 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · April
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 14.2° / 5.2°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · 19 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · May
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 19.2° / 9.6°
- Rainfall
- 77.5 mm · 20.2 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · June
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 24° / 14.2°
- Rainfall
- 90 mm · 17.4 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · July
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 24° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 114.7 mm · 22 days
- Crowds
- high
- Prices
- high
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · August
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 24.6° / 15.2°
- Rainfall
- 68.2 mm · 17 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- high
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · September
Great Choice
- Day / Night
- 21° / 12.6°
- Rainfall
- 99 mm · 18 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · October
Good Option
- Day / Night
- 16.5° / 9.5°
- Rainfall
- 80.6 mm · 21.8 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · November
Plan Carefully
- Day / Night
- 10.2° / 4.9°
- Rainfall
- 84 mm · 22.4 days
- Crowds
- low
- Prices
- low
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
Cologne · December
Only If It Fits
- Day / Night
- 7.3° / 2.7°
- Rainfall
- 86.8 mm · 21 days
- Crowds
- medium
- Prices
- medium
Cologne Cathedral· landmark
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cologne?
The top-rated months are June, August, May, when weather, crowds, and prices are best balanced by the TripTimi score.
What is the warmest month in Cologne?
August is the warmest month, with daytime temperatures around 24.6°C.
When is the cheapest time to visit Cologne?
Prices are typically lowest in March.
When is Cologne least crowded?
March usually sees the fewest visitors.
What is the driest month in Cologne?
February is the driest month of the year.
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