Berlin vs Cologne

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in October. Berlin offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Cologne sees 6 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Berlin is on the cooler side at 13°C, requiring warmer clothing. Cologne is cooler at 14°C.

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

Berlin reaches an average high of 13°C (55°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Cologne averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°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 October.

Berlin receives approximately 46 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Cologne sees 80 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 4 rain days and 34 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.