Climate in Frankfurt — Annual Weather Overview
Frankfurt has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 25.8°C) and the coolest is January (5.7°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 20.1°C swing between August highs and January lows. Annual rainfall totals around 742mm. December is the wettest month at 84.4mm, while April averages just 48.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 8.0 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 15.3°C, 158mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 25.7°C, 186mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 15.9°C, 186mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 6.8°C, 212mm rain.
Frankfurt — Monthly Temperatures
Frankfurt — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Frankfurt stays reasonable all year.
Frankfurt weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.7°C | 0.8°C | 67.3mm | 3.1h | 12 | 10/10 |
| February | 8.4°C | 1.4°C | 60.8mm | 5.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| March | 11.3°C | 2.0°C | 53.3mm | 8.1h | 11 | 10/10 |
| April | 14.8°C | 4.4°C | 48.8mm | 10.0h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 19.7°C | 9.3°C | 55.7mm | 11.6h | 9 | 10/10 |
| June | 25.6°C | 14.8°C | 65.6mm | 12.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| July | 25.7°C | 15.4°C | 53.5mm | 12.0h | 9 | 10/10 |
| August | 25.8°C | 16.1°C | 66.8mm | 10.9h | 11 | 10/10 |
| September | 22.2°C | 12.1°C | 54.7mm | 9.9h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 16.1°C | 8.3°C | 66.3mm | 6.2h | 13 | 10/10 |
| November | 9.4°C | 3.9°C | 65.3mm | 4.1h | 14 | 10/10 |
| December | 6.2°C | 1.5°C | 84.4mm | 2.4h | 15 | 10/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Frankfurt have?
Frankfurt has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 5.7°C in January to 25.8°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Frankfurt?
August is the hottest month in Frankfurt, with average highs of 25.8°C and lows of 16.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Frankfurt?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 5.7°C and lows of 0.8°C.
What is the wettest month in Frankfurt?
December is the wettest month, averaging 84.4mm of rainfall over around 15 rainy days.
How much rain does Frankfurt get per year?
Frankfurt receives around 742mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (48.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?
The best time to visit Frankfurt is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.