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Cologne
Visit in June — score 75/100 · avg high 74°F · 14 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 38° | 43° | 34° | 18 | 86 | 8.2h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 26 | 41° | 47° | 36° | 16 | 74 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 36 | 45° | 53° | 38° | 14 | 70 | 11.5h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 49 | 50° | 59° | 42° | 13 | 58 | 13.6h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 63 | 58° | 67° | 49° | 14 | 65 | 15.3h | High | Average |
| June | 75 | 66° | 74° | 58° | 14 | 80 | 16.3h | High | Above avg |
| July | 71 | 67° | 76° | 59° | 15 | 87 | 15.9h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 72 | 68° | 76° | 60° | 13 | 64 | 14.3h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 62 | 62° | 70° | 54° | 12 | 80 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| October | 41 | 54° | 61° | 49° | 16 | 71 | 10.4h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 25 | 45° | 50° | 40° | 17 | 76 | 8.6h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 15 | 41° | 45° | 37° | 17 | 81 | 7.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Cologne (March, April, May) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 43°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 63/100.
Summer
- Score
- 73/100
- High
- 76°F
- Low
- 59°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Cologne (June, July, August) brings average highs of 76°F and lows of 59°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 73/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 75/100.
Fall
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 48°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cologne (September, October, November) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 48°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Winter
- Score
- 18/100
- High
- 45°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Cologne (December, January, February) brings average highs of 45°F and lows of 35°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 18/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 26/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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