Average Temperatures:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
1.5 |
3 |
6 |
9.5 |
13.5 |
17 |
19 |
19 |
15.5 |
10.5 |
6.5 |
2.5 |
Cologne is the largest city of the German Province of North Rhine-Westphalia and is located on the central western side of Germany. In the World War II, 72% of the city was destroyed and went through a long period of restoration. Cologne Cathedral is one of the most fascinating architectural constructions in Germany, with a climb of 1500 steps and the old town with its many bars and shops is interesting. The Cologne/Bonn Airport is located approximately 17 km from the centre of Cologne. The major industries or the region are automotive, banking, engineering, pharmaceutical, chocolate and eau de cologne.