Cologne vs Berlin

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.

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

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

Cologne reaches an average high of 18°C (64°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Berlin averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 9°C (48°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 May.

Cologne receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Berlin sees 56 mm over 10 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%.