Climate Chart of Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023
For Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the climate data cover 2013–2023. The monthly mean temperature reaches 21.0 °C in July, while the coolest monthly mean is 2.7 °C in January. Daily sunshine averages 7.67 hours/day across the monthly means, giving a broad sense of typical conditions without describing every day. Rainfall and snowfall figures are daily means rather than monthly totals, so they offer useful context but do not show how often precipitation occurs or how it is distributed from day to day.
Climate overview
Temperature
Monthly mean temperatures range from a low of 2.7 °C in January to a high of 21.0 °C in July. These figures describe average temperatures for each month, not daytime highs, so they are a guide to the broader temperature pattern rather than a forecast of afternoon conditions. The unweighted mean across monthly means is 11.3 °C; it summarizes the calendar months equally rather than weighting them by their number of days.
Rain
Mean daily rainfall is lowest in February / March, at 1.45 mm/day, and reaches its highest monthly mean in May, at 2.32 mm/day. These daily averages are not monthly totals and cannot indicate the frequency of wet days or guarantee dry weather in the lower-rainfall months. The unweighted mean of the monthly daily averages is 1.85 mm/day, a useful broad reference rather than a day-weighted annual average.
Sunshine
Mean daily sunshine duration is highest in June / July, at 12.00 hours/day, and lowest in December, at 2.66 hours/day. These figures can help set expectations for average sunshine when planning outdoor time, but they describe duration rather than daylight length and do not promise sunshine on a particular day. The unweighted mean across monthly means is 7.67 hours/day.
Snow
The highest monthly mean daily snowfall is 2.80 mm/day in January, while the unweighted mean across monthly means is 0.64 mm/day. These amounts do not establish how many days bring snow, how deep it becomes, whether snow cover persists, or whether conditions suit skiing.
Best Travel Time Guide for Frankfurt am Main, Germany: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights
If lower average rainfall is your priority, February / March is the conditional option to consider, with a mean daily amount of 1.45 mm/day; this does not guarantee dry days. For rain preparation, note that the highest monthly mean is 2.32 mm/day in May, and pack for changing conditions rather than treating either average as a day-by-day forecast. Visitors prioritising cooler monthly averages may consider January, when the monthly mean temperature is 2.7 °C; this is not a daytime maximum, so layers remain a practical choice. For outdoor sightseeing guided by average sunshine, June / July records 12.00 hours/day of mean daily sunshine, while December records 2.66 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and neither figure guarantees the conditions on a given day.
Climate Data Overview for Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Explore the comprehensive climate data for Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
| Month | Average: Temperature °C | Rain (mm) / day | Snow (mm) / day | Sunshine (h) / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.7 | 1.79 | 2.80 | 3.17 |
| Feb | 3.4 | 1.45 | 1.59 | 5.42 |
| Mar | 6.0 | 1.45 | 0.66 | 7.40 |
| Apr | 10.1 | 1.55 | 0.29 | 9.78 |
| May | 14.3 | 2.32 | 0.00 | 10.50 |
| Jun | 19.4 | 1.98 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Jul | 21.0 | 1.81 | 0.00 | 12.00 |
| Aug | 20.5 | 2.02 | 0.00 | 10.63 |
| Sep | 16.2 | 1.73 | 0.00 | 8.88 |
| Oct | 11.7 | 1.90 | 0.01 | 5.81 |
| Nov | 6.4 | 2.10 | 0.65 | 3.75 |
| Dec | 4.0 | 2.08 | 1.64 | 2.66 |
| Average | 11.3 | 1.85 | 0.64 | 7.67 |
