September · Germany
Best time to visit Cologne Cathedral in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cologne Cathedral in September
Average temperature 17°C, 83 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Cologne Cathedral scores 7.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 17°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 9 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.
September in Cologne Cathedral: strong conditions, 5th of 12
September averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cologne Cathedral in September?
- In September, Cologne Cathedral averages 17°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Cologne Cathedral?
- September earns a 7.5/10 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 September?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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