What is the weather like in Cologne vs Frankfurt in December?

In December, Cologne averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 83 mm of rain; Frankfurt averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm.

Cologne vs Frankfurt in December

Cologne and Frankfurt are nearly tied in December — 52 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cologne is cold, rainy, clean air; Frankfurt is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Cologne vs Frankfurt — December climate, side by side

	🇩🇪 Cologne	🇩🇪 Frankfurt
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	50/100 (D)
Feels-like high	5°C	4°C
Avg high / low	8° / 3°	7° / 3°
Rainfall	83 mm	63 mm
Rainy days	15	11
Humidity	87%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	35	39

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Cologne vs Frankfurt in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cologne or Frankfurt?: Cologne and Frankfurt are nearly tied in December — 52 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Cologne is cold, rainy, clean air; Frankfurt is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cologne vs Frankfurt in December?: In December, Cologne averages 8°C high / 3°C low with about 83 mm of rain; Frankfurt averages 7°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm.