Cologne weather in April

April in Cologne: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Cologne · #305 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Cologne climate normals — April

Daytime high14°C / 57°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall51 mm / 2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine9.6 h/day
Daylight13.9 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall2 cm / 0.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)43🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Cologne in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Cologne?
April in Cologne: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Cologne on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Cologne in April?
In April, Cologne averages a daily high of 14°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 50.7 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Cologne in April?
Cologne has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in April.
Does it snow in Cologne in April?
Cologne sees roughly 2 cm of snowfall in April.

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