Month guide · Cologne · Germany
Cologne in June
What June is really like in Cologne: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Cologne. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16.5 hours of daylight. Long evenings outdoors along the Rhine and in the Belgian Quarter; occasional thunderstorms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Cologne: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (19°C (66°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:17
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 21:48
- Daylight
- About 16.5 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm days, riverbank evenings, Pride and big fairs; the busiest time outside carnival and Christmas.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Cologne, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · Cathedral
Hohenzollern Bridge
Trains rumble across this steel-arched railway bridge between the cathedral and Deutz, while the footpaths on either side are covered in tens of thousands of love padlocks.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
Viewpoint · Cathedral
Cathedral south tower climb
Climb in the morning before it gets crowded, and skip it if you are uncomfortable in tight, steep stairwells.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
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Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old Town and Alter Markt
The Alter Markt and Heumarkt squares, the historic City Hall with its Renaissance loggia and the lanes running down to the river form Cologne's old town.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Town
Great St. Martin Church
Use it as a starting point for a walk to other Romanesque churches, such as St. Maria im Kapitol nearby.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Cologne?
One of the best months to visit Cologne. The other best months are May, July–September and December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Cologne?
It is one of the best months to visit Cologne. Long evenings outdoors along the Rhine and in the Belgian Quarter; occasional thunderstorms.
+How warm is Cologne in June?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cologne in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.