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Frankfurt Climate by Month

Frankfurt has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers, mild winters and rain is seen throughout the year. The avereage temperature in spring and autumn is almost the same.

In winter there is a big chance in seeing snow with temperatues falling below zero regularly. Some winters there are even 40 days with snowfall. December is the least sunny month with only 27 hours of sunshine.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Frankfurt. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Frankfurt has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 765 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Year-round, Frankfurt has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 74 mm, and the driest month, April, with 53 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Frankfurt. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.8 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.5 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Frankfurt in Germany

During the months of May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Frankfurt?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Frankfurt?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Frankfurt?
    December tops the wettest month list with 74 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Frankfurt?
    April is the driest month with 53 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Frankfurt?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Frankfurt

    Fri   Nov 22
    3°C | -2°C
    SW 22 km/h
    1.5 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    5°C | 1°C
    SW 18 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    11°C | 3°C
    S 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain