🇩🇪 Cologne vs Paris 🇫🇷

Cologne, Germany vs Paris, France — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Paris is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Paris is drier, with roughly 113 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇩🇪 Cologne🇫🇷 Paris
Avg annual high
15°C
16°C
Hottest month
July · 24°C
July · 25°C
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (2°C low)
Rainy days / year
227
114
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberMay, June, September

🇩🇪 Cologne

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇫🇷 Paris

Best around May, June, September. Hottest in July (25°C), coldest lows in January (2°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cologne or Paris warmer?

Paris is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cologne or Paris?

Cologne is rainier — Paris sees about 113 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cologne vs Paris?

Cologne is best around June, August, September; Paris is best around May, June, September.

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