November · Germany
Best time to visit Cologne in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cologne in November
Average temperature 7°C, 84 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
5.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
November in Cologne scores 5.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cologne's twin-spired cathedral rises over a Rhine city of Roman roots and a famous carnival.
November in Cologne: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
November averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 3.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cologne in November?
- In November, Cologne averages 7°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.5/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Cologne?
- November earns a 5.5/10 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 in November?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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