Best time to visit Cologne, Germany
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Cologne are August, June, September — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | August | 24.9° | 15.7° | 336.8 mm | 97 | 10.8 h | 86 |
| 2 ★ | June | 23.5° | 13.8° | 446.9 mm | 93 | 11.6 h | 83 |
| 3 ★ | September | 21.4° | 12.5° | 435.3 mm | 85 | 9.4 h | 82 |
| 4 | May | 19° | 9.2° | 363.5 mm | 96 | 11 h | 81 |
| 5 | July | 23.8° | 14.8° | 521.5 mm | 104 | 11.1 h | 80 |
| 6 | April | 14.4° | 4.9° | 314.2 mm | 90 | 9.2 h | 71 |
| 7 | October | 16.5° | 9.4° | 385 mm | 110 | 6 h | 68 |
| 8 | March | 11.7° | 3.4° | 392.8 mm | 88 | 7.4 h | 60 |
| 9 | November | 10.5° | 5.1° | 391.8 mm | 107 | 4.5 h | 54 |
| 10 | February | 9.5° | 3.3° | 416.7 mm | 98 | 4.9 h | 51 |
| 11 | January | 6.5° | 1.6° | 422.4 mm | 107 | 3.5 h | 43 |
| 12 | December | 7.2° | 2.7° | 474.5 mm | 115 | 2.7 h | 42 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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