Frankfurt · WinterMonth summary
Frankfurt weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 5°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Frankfurt in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.2/10). July offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Frankfurt in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Winter in Frankfurt is cool (5°C during the day). Days are short (3.7h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Frankfurt averages 5°C, 42% rainy days and 3.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +21°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +9.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Frankfurt in January
Is January a good time to visit Frankfurt?
January is not recommended for Frankfurt (score 2.2/10). With 42% rainy days and 3.7h of sunshine, consider July (8.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Frankfurt in January?
It's cool with 5°C daytime and 0°C at night. 3.7h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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