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Cologne in April
Cologne sees its driest month, with just 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain, highs of 60°F (15°C) and lows of 40°F (5°C).
It scores 79/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 1.7 in (44 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (5°C).
About 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Plan around April
April is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 5°C (9°F) from March.
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in March to 79/100.
- Our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — April falls outside it.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 40°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cologne in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cologne Cathedral
Gothic cathedral with 157-metre twin spires and the gilded Shrine of the Three Kings behind the altar.
Hohenzollernbrücke
Railway bridge over the Rhine with a footpath hung with love locks, looking straight at the cathedral.
Groß St. Martin
Romanesque church whose square crossing tower rises over the gabled houses of the Rhine riverfront.
Heinzels Wintermärchen
Old-town market on the Alter Markt and Heumarkt themed on Cologne's Heinzelmännchen, with an ice rink on the Heumarkt.
Früh am Dom
Big traditional brewhouse beside the cathedral pouring Früh Kölsch, with hearty Rhineland plates.
Nearby in April
- Koblenz in April~49 mi · highs 60°F, 1.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in April~79 mi · highs 60°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in April~114 mi · highs 59°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in April~132 mi · highs 55°F, 1.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cologne in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cologne?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 79/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain.
How cold is Cologne in April?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in April?
Not much: about 1.7 in (44 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.1 in (791 mm).
What should I pack for Cologne in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 40°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Cologne in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.