Cologne
City in Germany
Cologne is a city in Germany with a population of about 1 million people in 2025. Located 476 km from Berlin, it draws visitors to its UNESCO sights, including Cologne Cathedral and Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
What to see
Visitors can explore the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral and Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.
When to go
Daily highs reach 23 °C in July and August, while lows drop to 0 °C in January and February. Rain falls throughout the year, with monthly totals ranging from 52 mm in April to 80 mm in June.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Cologne Bonn Airport, located 15 km away.
Top sights in Cologne
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 66 | 55 | 66 | 52 | 69 | 80 | 76 | 73 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 74 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Cologne (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.