Cologne
Cologne, Germany's fourth-largest city, is a vibrant hub of media, tourism, and business.
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Overview
This German city boasts a rich history dating back to Roman times, featuring the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It offers 12 Romanesque churches, numerous museums, and charming neighborhoods.
Weather
Recent conditions and near-term forecast near Cologne.
As of Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTCUpdated 4 hours ago
- TueJul 14☁️32°C23°C65%0 mm
- WedJul 15☁️28°C21°C29%0 mm
- ThuJul 16☁️30°C21°C12%0 mm
- FriJul 17☁️28°C21°C61%0 mm
- SatJul 18☁️26°C17°C27%0 mm
- SunJul 19🌦️22°C15°C12%0.6 mm
- MonJul 20☁️23°C15°C12%0 mm
Source: Open Meteo (open_meteo_forecast_api)Data fetched Jul 14, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerSimilar local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Connectivity
Connectivity tiers and measured network speeds are provided for comparison.
Remote work tierStandard Remote WorkHandles video calls and daily work tasks
Download34.4 Mbps
Upload9.3 Mbps
Sources
- M-Lab NDT
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
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