Cologne weather in April (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany)

Will it be warm or cold in Cologne this April? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During April, Cologne usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 16°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Cologne in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. The driest month offers ideal conditions for outdoor fun and exploration. Enjoy the dry spell without the worry of rain disruptions. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 173 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cologne climate page with graphs.

 

Cologne, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 173 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Germany in April

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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