Berlin vs Cologne

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in May. Berlin offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 10 rain days, while Cologne sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Berlin sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Cologne is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Berlin is the stronger choice in May.

Berlin reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Cologne averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Berlin receives approximately 56 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cologne sees 63 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 2 rain days and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.