Cologne weather in April
Cologne in April averages 12°C (53°F), 48 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Cologne, April is the sixth coldest, the driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (53°F)
7–16°C · 44–61°F
- Rainfall
- 48 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 5.8 h
hours per day
- Wind
- 12 km/h
What is Cologne like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Cologne in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 7°C (44°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Cologne is 3.7°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
April in Cologne is 3.7°C cooler than May and 13 mm drier than it, which averages 15°C (59°F).
Daylight in Cologne in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 13 hours 52 minutes in Cologne, rising about 06:36 and setting about 20:28 local time.
April ends 1 hour 48 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 2 hours 39 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Cologne
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Cologne
What to read before you book.
Cologne weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | 64 mm |
| February | 5°C / 40°F | 56 mm |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 53 mm |
| April | 12°C / 53°F | 48 mm |
| May | 15°C / 59°F | 60 mm |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 76 mm |
| July | 20°C / 69°F | 81 mm |
| August | 20°C / 68°F | 81 mm |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 67 mm |
| October | 12°C / 54°F | 65 mm |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 68 mm |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | 72 mm |
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FAQs about Cologne in April
April climate averages for Cologne, 1991–2020.
Cologne averages 12°C (53°F) in April, ranging from about 7°C (44°F) at night to 16°C (61°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 48 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 12°C (53°F) against 15°C (59°F) in May — 3.7°C cooler.
April is 3.7°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 13 hours 52 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 16 hours 31 minutes in June and 7 hours 57 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:36 and sunset about 20:28 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 48 minutes longer than it starts.
