Cologne: Rhenish Zest for Life and the Dom in the Fog

The weather in Cologne is typical for the Cologne Bight: mild, humid, and often unpredictable. The people of Cologne have a special relationship with their weather, summarized in the Rhenish Basic Law: "Et kütt wie et kütt" (It comes as it comes). A sudden rain shower might thwart plans for the beer garden, but it rarely spoils the mood. Summers are often warm and humid, making the banks of the Rhine the most popular meeting spot in the city.

Winters are mostly mild and gray. Snow is a rarity, but when it does fall, the sight of the snow-covered Cologne Cathedral is an unforgettable image. A special feature is the dense fog that can rise from the Rhine in autumn and winter, enveloping the city in a mystical atmosphere. Cologne's weather may not always be sunny, but it is full of life and surprises—just like the city and its inhabitants, who master every weather situation with a smile and a cool Kölsch beer.