December · Germany
Best time to visit Cologne Cathedral in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cologne Cathedral in December
Average temperature 4°C, 88 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.6/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Cologne Cathedral scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 88 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cologne Cathedral raises its twin Gothic spires above the Rhine, next to the old town and the city's main station.
December in Cologne Cathedral — the hardest end of the year
December averages 4°C (38°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 88 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 5.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cologne Cathedral in December?
- In December, Cologne Cathedral averages 4°C, 88 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Cologne Cathedral?
- December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cologne Cathedral in December?
- Expect about 88 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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