Our verdict
The best time to visit Frankfurt is September
The warmest month of the year in Frankfurt is July, where the average temperature gets to around 25℃ (77℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 29℃ (84℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -6℃ (22℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Frankfurt in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. On average it rains the most days in December, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Frankfurt below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Frankfurt seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Frankfurt as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Frankfurt is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Frankfurt
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Frankfurt for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Frankfurt climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Frankfurt for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Frankfurt in January
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Frankfurt in February
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: -0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Frankfurt in March
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Frankfurt in April
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Frankfurt in May
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 36mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Frankfurt in June
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Frankfurt in July
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 31mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Frankfurt in August
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Frankfurt in September
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in September, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
Frankfurt in October
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Frankfurt in November
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Frankfurt in December
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 16 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Frankfurt in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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