Cologne vs Berlin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Berlin edges ahead as the better destination in April. Berlin offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Cologne sees 10 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

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

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

Cologne reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Berlin averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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 April.

Cologne receives approximately 53 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 37 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Berlin the drier option by 2 rain days and 16 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.