Frankfurt, GermanyQuick decision
When to visit Frankfurt?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–26°C in July
🌧 Least rain
34% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
December (41%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Skyline & ArchitectureYear-round — Römerberg, Main Tower and financial district.
Cider & SachsenhausenYear-round — Apfelwein, Ebbelwoi and traditional quarter.
MuseumsuferYear-round — 12 museums along the Main river.
Day TripsMay–October — Heidelberg, Rhine Valley and wine route.
Monthly climate data
Frankfurt weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 0°C | 5°C | 42% | 2.3 | 3.7h | 2.2/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 0°C | 8°C | 40% | 1.9 | 6.4h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 2°C | 11°C | 39% | 1.6 | 8.9h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 15°C | 35% | 1.7 | 11.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 10°C | 20°C | 34% | 2.3 | 12.7h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 25°C | 35% | 2.2 | 13.8h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 16°C | 26°C | 34% | 2.0 | 13.5h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 16°C | 26°C | 32% | 1.9 | 12.5h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 21°C | 31% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ October | 8°C | 15°C | 39% | 2.1 | 6.6h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 44% | 1.9 | 4.2h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 6°C | 41% | 2.2 | 2.0h | 2.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 36% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 26°C, 34% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 15°C, 38% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°C, 41% rainy days, 4.0h sunshine/day. Score: 2.8/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 34% rainy days and 26°C.
December is the wettest month with 41% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 26°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.8/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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