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Frankfurt in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Frankfurt in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Frankfurt in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October 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 5 sunny days in October. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 58 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
58 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Frankfurt has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Frankfurt in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +17°C with a maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +2°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +14°C.

Is Frankfurt warm or cold in October?

Frankfurt is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Frankfurt:

Climate in Frankfurt in October

Frankfurt weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+21°C+15°C+9°C
Min. temperature
+2°C-4°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+27°C+22°C
Rainfall
55 mm58 mm54 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%82%85%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
852
Cloudy days
81112
Rainy days
131514
Snowy days
002

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 58 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in September to 5 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Frankfurt in October 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 increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Frankfurt based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 109 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October 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 October in Frankfurt?

This is the weather in Frankfurt in October 2023:
1 October
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+23°C
2 October
☀️
+26°C
3 October
☀️
+22°C
4 October
☀️
+18°C
5 October
☀️
+16°C
6 October
☀️
+18°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
☀️
+22°C
9 October
☀️
+21°C
10 October
☀️
+23°C
11 October
☀️
+26°C
12 October
☀️
+18°C
13 October
☀️
+26°C
14 October
☀️
+22°C
15 October
☀️
+12°C
16 October
☀️
+11°C
17 October
☀️
+12°C
18 October
☀️
+14°C
19 October
☁️
+17°C
20 October
🌧️
+17°C
21 October
☀️
+18°C
22 October
☀️
+15°C
23 October
☀️
+15°C
24 October
🌧️
+13°C
25 October
🌧️
+13°C
26 October
☁️
+12°C
27 October
🌧️
+14°C
28 October
🌧️
+14°C
29 October
🌧️
+14°C
30 October
🌧️
+14°C
31 October
☁️
+14°C
In October 2023 Frankfurt had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Frankfurt climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Frankfurt in October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Frankfurt?

It’s always a good time to visit Frankfurt, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Frankfurt in October?

October 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 October?

Frankfurt is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Frankfurt in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Frankfurt in October, 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.

Monthly weather in Frankfurt

Source of the data

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.