Frankfurt, Germany Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Frankfurt
Frankfurt has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 41°F (5°C) in January to around 79°F (26°C) in July, and the city records roughly 136 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 103°F (39°C) · Record low: 13°F (-10°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: January (14 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.2 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 6 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 60°F (16°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 32°F (0°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 103°F (39°C) and dropped as low as 13°F (-10°C).
Rain, sun and snow
January is usually the wettest month. It brings about 2.8 inches (72 mm) of rain over 14 days, while April is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.2 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 6 days in a typical year, mostly from November through February.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 32° | 14 | 2.8 in | 3.5 h/day | 84% |
| February | 46° | 33° | 11 | 2.0 in | 5.8 h/day | 79% |
| March | 52° | 36° | 13 | 2.1 in | 7.6 h/day | 75% |
| April | 59° | 41° | 11 | 2.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| May | 67° | 50° | 11 | 2.7 in | 11.1 h/day | 67% |
| June | 76° | 58° | 11 | 2.5 in | 11.9 h/day | 64% |
| July | 79° | 60° | 10 | 2.2 in | 12.2 h/day | 61% |
| August | 79° | 61° | 10 | 2.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 65% |
| September | 71° | 53° | 9 | 2.2 in | 9.5 h/day | 70% |
| October | 60° | 47° | 11 | 2.3 in | 6.2 h/day | 82% |
| November | 49° | 39° | 14 | 2.5 in | 4.1 h/day | 86% |
| December | 43° | 35° | 14 | 2.8 in | 2.9 h/day | 88% |
Frankfurt month by month
Frankfurt weather in January
January brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 32°F (0°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the coldest month and the wettest month of the year in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt weather in February
February brings highs around 46°F (8°C), lows near 33°F (1°C), about 11 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in March
March brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 13 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in April
April brings highs around 59°F (15°C), lows near 41°F (5°C), about 11 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt weather in May
May brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 50°F (10°C), about 11 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in June
June brings highs around 76°F (25°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 11 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in July
July brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 10 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Frankfurt.
Frankfurt weather in August
August brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 10 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in September
September brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 53°F (12°C), about 9 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in October
October brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 11 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in November
November brings highs around 49°F (9°C), lows near 39°F (4°C), about 14 wet days.
Frankfurt weather in December
December brings highs around 43°F (6°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Seasons in Frankfurt
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Frankfurt stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 42°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Frankfurt is pleasantly warm, with daytime highs averaging 78°F (26°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Frankfurt stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (15°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 34 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Frankfurt runs cold, with daytime highs averaging 44°F (6°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Frankfurt
The best time to visit Frankfurt is generally April to September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Frankfurt with a warm jacket and layers for the cooler season; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 60°F (16°C).
Frankfurt temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.