Frankfurt/Main weather in January (Hessen, Germany)

What does the weather outlook for Frankfurt/Main look like in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of January in Frankfurt/Main typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 5°C. After dark they usually decrease to around -1°C. Since it's the coldest month of the year, you'll want to bundle up with extra layers and winter clothing.

Precipitation

Frankfurt/Main in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 49 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Frankfurt/Main. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Frankfurt/Main, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 49 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 18% *  

Data from: Frankfurt, Germany (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Germany in January

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

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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