Frankfurt weather in May (Germany)

How does the weather in Frankfurt usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Frankfurt is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 20°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Frankfurt in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 213 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Frankfurt. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Frankfurt climate page with graphs.

 

Frankfurt, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 213 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Germany in May

Find out more about the weather in Germany and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Frankfurt, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Frankfurt.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Germany? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Germany. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.