2026 Climate Averages

Frankfurt: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Frankfurt. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Frankfurt has a Moderate climate with average yearly highs of 16°C, lows of 8°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Frankfurt is during April, May, June, July, August, September, when conditions are perfect for sightseeing and exploration

Drier season: Mar–Sep Wetter season: Jan–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

27°C August
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 10 days

Coldest

1°C January
Avg High 6°C
Rain 12 days

Driest Month

9 rainy days April
Avg High 15°C
Avg Low 5°C

Windiest Month

19 km/h

February (gusts 40)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 16°C
Low 6°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 26°C
Low 15°C
Rain 10 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Value Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 16°C
Low 8°C
Rain 12 days
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 7°C
Low 2°C
Rain 13 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Events & Festivals in Frankfurt

June

Now
🎉
Wäldchestag (Forest Day)
Tuesday after Whitsun (late May/June) Festival
🍽️
Opernplatzfest
Late June–Early July (~10 days; Jun 25–Jul 4 in 2026) Food & Drink

July

🍽️
Opernplatzfest
Late June–Early July (~10 days; Jun 25–Jul 4 in 2026) Food & Drink

August

🎭
Museumsuferfest
Last weekend of August (3 days) Cultural

October

🎭
Frankfurter Buchmesse (Frankfurt Book Fair)
Mid-October (5 days; Oct 7–11 in 2026) Cultural

November

🎊
Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market)
Late November–December 22 Holiday

December

🎊
Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market)
Late November–December 22 Holiday
🎊
New Year's Eve on the Main River
December 31 Holiday

February

📅
Ambiente (International Consumer Goods Fair)
Early February (5 days) other

April

🍽️
Grüne-Soße-Festival
Late April–May (varies) Food & Drink

May

🍽️
Grüne-Soße-Festival
Late April–May (varies) Food & Drink
🎉
Wäldchestag (Forest Day)
Tuesday after Whitsun (late May/June) Festival

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
6° / 1°
12d (75mm)
3.4h
84% Very Humid
UV 1.2 Low

February

Wet
9° / 3°
14d (68mm)
5.4h
78% Humid
UV 2.4 Moderate

March

Good
12° / 3°
10d (47mm)
7.9h
69% Humid
UV 4.5 Moderate

April

Best
Good
15° / 5°
9d (51mm)
9.8h
66% Humid
UV 6.6 High

May

Best
Excellent
20° / 10°
10d (63mm)
11.1h
65% Humid
UV 7.8 Very High

June

Best
Excellent
26° / 15°
10d (56mm)
12h
62% Moderate
UV 8.5 Very High

July

Best
Excellent
26° / 15°
11d (61mm)
11.5h
61% Moderate
UV 7.7 Very High

August

Best
Excellent
27° / 16°
10d (56mm)
10.8h
64% Moderate
UV 7 High

September

Best
Excellent
22° / 12°
10d (68mm)
8.7h
72% Humid
UV 5 Moderate

October

Wet
16° / 9°
13d (73mm)
5.5h
83% Very Humid
UV 2.6 Moderate

November

Wet
9° / 4°
14d (58mm)
3.8h
86% Very Humid
UV 1.4 Low

December

Good
6° / 2°
12d (67mm)
2.6h
87% Very Humid
UV 0.9 Low

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Germany's financial powerhouse where a dramatic skyline rises above medieval squares, 26 museums line the Main River, and centuries-old apple wine taverns serve Frankfurt's soul alongside its signature green sauce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Frankfurt have?
Frankfurt has a moderate climate with average yearly temperatures of 16°C and 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?
The best time to visit Frankfurt is during April, May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 15°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Frankfurt?
The hottest month in Frankfurt is August with average highs of 27°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 1°C.
When is the rainy season in Frankfurt?
Frankfurt sees the most rain in February (14 rainy days), while April is the driest month (9 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Frankfurt?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (1°C), while August has the warmest evenings (16°C). Pack layers for cooler months.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: June 2026

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