Average Monthly Sunshine in Frankfurt

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Frankfurt receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Frankfurt varies. It peaks at 235 hours in July and drops to 44 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1680 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Frankfurt serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.5 hours of daily sunlight.

Frankfurt’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Frankfurt enjoys an average of 1680 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Frankfurt’s wettest month, receives 71 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 6°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 16°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Frankfurt Precipitation page.