Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Cologne in November
Cologne cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 59°F in October, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 54/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 2.8 in (71 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 37 min
- Comfort score
- 54/100 · Fair
What November feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (9°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Lows average 38°F (3°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.8 in (71 mm).
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 37 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (11°F) from October.
- Comfort slips from 75/100 in October to 54/100.
- Our Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim route is planned for Late Nov – Dec 23, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — November is part of it.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Cologne in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Schokoladenmuseum
Chocolate museum on a Rhine peninsula, with a working production line and a three-metre chocolate fountain.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
Red-roofed stalls on the Roncalliplatz under a canopy of lights, directly below the cathedral's west front.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
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.
Früh am Dom
Big traditional brewhouse beside the cathedral pouring Früh Kölsch, with hearty Rhineland plates.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Nearby in November
- Koblenz in November~49 mi · highs 48°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rüdesheim in November~79 mi · highs 47°F, 2.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Brussels in November~114 mi · highs 50°F, 2.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Amsterdam in November~132 mi · highs 49°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Cologne?
It's middling, scoring 54/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 87. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain.
How cold is Cologne in November?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cologne in November?
Some: about 2.8 in (71 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.1 in (791 mm).
What should I pack for Cologne in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in November
- Cologne, Koblenz & Rüdesheim Late Nov – Dec 23
Planning Cologne in November?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.