April could be a good time to visit Frankfurt, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in April. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 63 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+30°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has OK weather in April.
Average temperature in Frankfurt in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +14°C with a maximum of +23°C and a minimum of -2°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +12°C to +19°C.
Is Frankfurt warm or cold in April?
Frankfurt is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Frankfurt:
Climate in Frankfurt in April
Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+15°C
+20°C
Min. temperature
-10°C
-6°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+30°C
+33°C
Rainfall
72 mm
63 mm
69 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
72%
66%
67%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
7
7
Cloudy days
8
6
5
Rainy days
15
15
15
Snowy days
2
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +15°C during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 63 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 66%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 6 to 7.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Frankfurt in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Frankfurt is gradually decreasing during April, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 68 mm, with a 53% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Frankfurt wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 72 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 34% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Frankfurt?
This is the weather in Frankfurt in April 2023:
1 April
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+12°C
2 April
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+9°C
3 April
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+8°C
4 April
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+9°C
5 April
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+11°C
6 April
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+14°C
7 April
🌧️
+11°C
8 April
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+12°C
9 April
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+14°C
10 April
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+19°C
11 April
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+14°C
12 April
🌧️
+12°C
13 April
🌧️
+11°C
14 April
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+15°C
15 April
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+14°C
16 April
🌧️
+12°C
17 April
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+13°C
18 April
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+15°C
19 April
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+15°C
20 April
🌧️
+12°C
21 April
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+19°C
22 April
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+23°C
23 April
🌧️
+19°C
24 April
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+13°C
25 April
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+12°C
26 April
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+12°C
27 April
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+17°C
28 April
🌧️
+18°C
29 April
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+14°C
30 April
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+19°C
In April 2023 Frankfurt had 18 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 9 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +14°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Frankfurt climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Frankfurt in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+13°C) and the highest in 2022 (+18°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 429 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2306 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Frankfurt in April:
Is April a good time to visit Frankfurt?
It’s always a good time to visit Frankfurt, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Frankfurt in April?
April has mild temperatures in Frankfurt. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Frankfurt rainy in April?
Frankfurt is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Frankfurt in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Germany
Check out the weather for other cities in Germany.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Frankfurt, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.