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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Rhine River Cruises for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-2 °C to 26 °C
1.3 – 3.46 in (4 – 13 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 9.6 °C (Rotterdam) and 10.6 °C (Cologne)
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Best Time to Visit Rhine River Cruises: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. 6 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. 7 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 12 °C | AprilApr TemperaturesTemp. up to 17 °C | MayMay Good time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Cologne Strasbourg | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Cologne Rotterdam Strasbourg |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Cologne Rotterdam Strasbourg | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Cologne Rotterdam Strasbourg | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Cologne Rotterdam Strasbourg | OctoberOct TemperaturesTemp. up to 16 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 11 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. 7 °C |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Rhine River Cruises) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Cologne | May, June, July, August, and September |
| Rotterdam | June, July, August, and September |
| Strasbourg | May, June, July, August, and September |
Climate Charts Rhine River Cruises
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Cologne
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Rhine River Cruises
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Rhine River Cruises, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Cologne (Rhine River Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 6° | 7° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 16° | 11° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | -1° | -1° | 2° | 4° | 8° | 11° | 13° | 12° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.38 | 1.83 | 2.46 | 1.99 | 2.85 | 3.45 | 3.39 | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Cologne is 10.6 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (19.3 °C)
Coldest month: January (2.9 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.35 inch on 133 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 6.9 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Rotterdam (Rhine River Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 5° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 14° | 10° | 7° |
| Night Temperature | 1° | 0° | 2° | 3° | 7° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 10° | 7° | 4° | 2° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.76 | 1.73 | 2.6 | 1.69 | 2.09 | 2.68 | 2.8 | 2.68 | 2.95 | 3.31 | 3.27 | 3.03 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Rotterdam is 9.6 °C.Warmest month: July (16.8 °C)
Coldest month: January (3 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 31.57 inch on 76 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, May is the sunniest month with an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Strasbourg (Rhine River Cruises)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 21° | 15° | 8° | 5° |
| Night Temperature | -2° | -1° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 7° | 2° | -1° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 1.3 | 1.35 | 1.44 | 1.89 | 2.93 | 2.94 | 2.24 | 2.67 | 2.19 | 1.69 | 1.83 | 1.57 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Strasbourg is 10.1 °C.Warmest month: July (19.1 °C)
Coldest month: January (0.9 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 24.04 inch on 113 rainy daysThere is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: January, February, March, April, November, and December
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, July is the sunniest month with an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Rotterdam: Harbour Boat Tour
Tours
from 18 $ »
Experience one of the world’s most innovative ports in all its glory on this city cruise in Rotterdam. Admire the city’s skyline from the comfort of your vessel with an audio guide.
Cologne: Panoramic City Cruise
Tours
from 16 $ »
Discover the city of Cologne during a boat cruise along the Rhine. See the sights on a panoramic tour along the water. Marvel at Cologne Cathedral and more.
Cologne: The Melaten Cemetery, Life, Love and Death Tour
Tours
from 13 $ »
Enjoy a guided tour of the Melaten Cemetery in Cologne, where love, life, death, city history, and art merge vividly into one.
More attractions
Cologne: The Night Watchman Old Town Walking Tour in German | Cologne: 1.5-Hour Comedy Bus Tour | Rotterdam: Euromast Lookout Tower Ticket | Rotterdam: Rotterdam Zoo Skip-the-Line Ticket | Cologne: Brewery Tour with Three “Kölsch” Tastings | Cologne: 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour | Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide & Optional Coffee |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Cologne (Station Altstadt Nord)
clear sky, 2 °CClouds: 3 % Wind: 5 mph O
Air Pressure: 1043 hPa Humidity: 73 %
Air Pressure: 1043 hPa Humidity: 73 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 10:42 am
The next days …
| 7th Feb 2023 | 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 |
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| -0 °C to 6 °C | -0 °C to 7 °C |  -1 °C to 5 °C |  1 °C to 6 °C |  1 °C to 7 °C | 5 °C to 7 °C |
| -0 °C to 6 °C | -0 °C to 7 °C | -1 °C to 5 °C | 1 °C to 6 °C | 1 °C to 7 °C | 5 °C to 7 °C |
| Clouds: 3 % | Clouds: 2 % | Clouds: 15 % | Clouds: 98 % | Clouds: 99 % | Clouds: 100 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | 0.02 in of snow | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Cruises: Regions
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Hottest Month
July: 26 °C
Day Temperature in Cologne
July: 26 °CDay Temperature in Cologne
Coldest Month
January: -2 °C
Night Temperature in Strasbourg
January: -2 °CNight Temperature in Strasbourg
Rainiest Month
June: 3.45 in
Rain in Cologne
June: 3.45 inRain in Cologne
Driest Month
January: 1.3 in
Rain in Strasbourg
January: 1.3 inRain in Strasbourg
Sunniest Month
June: 11 hours/day
Sunshine in Cologne
June: 11 hours/daySunshine in Cologne
Activities and Attractions
Cologne: Chocolate Museum Entrance Ticket
Culture & history
from 14 $ »
Cologne: TimeRide VR Time Travel Experience Ticket
Culture & history
from 19 $ »
Strasbourg: Euro Guided Tour by Segway
Tours
from 64 $ »
Distances to Rhine River Cruises
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne | 310 mi | 3760 mi | 5690 mi |
| Rotterdam | 200 mi | 3640 mi | 5570 mi |
| Strasbourg | 400 mi | 3860 mi | 5840 mi |
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