In general the best time to visit Frankfurt is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in August and it has 8 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - September.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Frankfurt in different months
This is the average weather in Frankfurt for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 80 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 72 mm in March.
December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +1°C.
Climate in Frankfurt
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Frankfurt for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+15°C
+19°C
+25°C
+30°C
+33°C
+39°C
+40°C
+39°C
+35°C
+27°C
+22°C
+18°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+4°C
+6°C
+11°C
+15°C
+20°C
+23°C
+25°C
+25°C
+21°C
+15°C
+9°C
+5°C
Minimum Temperature
-17°C
-19°C
-10°C
-6°C
0°C
+5°C
+4°C
+5°C
+2°C
-4°C
-9°C
-15°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
83
78
72
66
67
66
65
67
74
82
85
85
Rain, mm
45
40
72
63
69
64
64
61
55
58
54
55
Snow, mm
10
7
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
12
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Sunny Days
2
5
6
7
7
6
7
8
8
5
2
2
Cloud Days
12
9
8
6
5
6
5
6
8
11
12
11
Rainy Days
11
10
15
15
15
14
14
13
13
15
14
13
Snowy Days
6
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
5
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Frankfurt during the whole year:
The hottest month in Frankfurt is August with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of 0°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Frankfurt looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Frankfurt is December with average humidity going up to 85%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 65%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Frankfurt during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 61 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 15 rainy days and 72 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Frankfurt during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 5 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Frankfurt:
What is the hottest month in Frankfurt?
The hottest month in Frankfurt is August with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Frankfurt?
The coldest month in Frankfurt is January with minimum temperatures of 0°C.
Is Frankfurt worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Frankfurt could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Frankfurt?
if you're looking to visit Frankfurt when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, May, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 40 mm of rain.
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.